Remote Defense Litigation Attorney – Trial Team

Equiliem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Attorney - Trial Team in New York, NY with remote work and occasional on-site requirements. The role emphasizes pre-trial litigation support, including drafting motions, reviewing records, and preparing case materials.

The candidate should have 5-8 years of defense-side litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and an active law license in the jurisdiction. Collaboration with trial teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of legal experience with substantial litigation.
• Defense-side litigation experience preferred.
• Strong experience drafting litigation motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records.
• Understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify litigation risks and issues early in the case.
• Experience with tort and liability litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytic, and case evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft answers, motions, motions for summary judgment, and other litigation documents.
• Review case files following note of issue to identify missing or incomplete information.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case materials.
• Prepare case evaluations and requests for authority.
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues, verdicts, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare legal memoranda and other written case materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys on trial strategy and case development.
• Identify potential litigation risks, legal issues, and case concerns at an early stage.
• Support litigation matters involving tort, liability, commercial litigation, and mass tort claims.
• Assist attorneys with pre-trial preparation and other litigation support activities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting motions

Case evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Equiliem is seeking an Attorney - Trial Team in New York, NY with remote work and occasional on-site requirements. The role emphasizes pre-trial litigation support, including drafting motions, reviewing records, and preparing case materials.

The candidate should have 5-8 years of defense-side litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and an active law license in the jurisdiction. Collaboration with trial teams is essential.