Senior Attorney, General Litigation

Justia, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead complex tort and premises liability litigation. The role involves defending the Company in state and federal courts, advising on strategy, and guiding junior attorneys in trial planning.

The candidate must be admitted to the New York bar, have 8+ years of personal injury experience, and 3–5 years of first-chair trial experience in NY courts. Travel and after-hours availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• New York bar admission is required.
• 8 years of legal personal injury experience required.
• 3–5 years of first-chair trial experience in NY state courts required.
• License to practice law in New York is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume docket of complex personal injury, tort, and premises liability matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Manage discovery, depositions, site inspections, and evidentiary records for trial.
• Represent the Company in hearings, mediations, and trials with high stakes and business impact.
• Provide strategic legal guidance and draft high-impact pleadings and motions.

Skills

First chair trial experience

Litigation strategy

Deposition handling

appellate advocacy

Strategic guidance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Description

Do you have first chair trial experience? Are you looking for a dynamic exciting team where you can learn, grow and lead? The Senior Attorney will take on a leading role in defending the Company in complex, high-exposure tort and premises liability matters, partnering with a sophisticated in-house legal team to drive litigation strategy and advocate before city, state, and federal courts, as well as in private mediations. This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned litigator to handle challenging cases, influence legal outcomes, and make a meaningful impact on matters critical to the Companys operations and reputation.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior trial attorney managing a high-volume docket of complex personal injury, tort, and premises liability matters, independently leading cases from inception through trial, resolution, and appeal as needed.
• Manage a substantial caseload of high-exposure matters brought against the Company, balancing litigation demands, business priorities, and risk considerations with sound judgment and efficiency.
• Lead all phases of discovery in complex, high-exposure matters, including identifying and analyzing critical documents, taking and defending depositions, conducting site inspections, and shaping the evidentiary record for trial.
• Represent the Company in hearings, mediations, and trials involving significant complexity, exposure, and business impact, serving as a trusted advocate in high-stakes disputes.
• Deliver sophisticated legal research, analysis, and strategic guidance on complex litigation issues, partnering with Law Department colleagues to develop positions that protect the Companys interests.
• Draft and refine high-impact pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery demands and responses that advance litigation strategy and position matters for successful outcomes.
• Prepare and argue substantive motions, appear at court conferences, and confidently advocate for the Company in forums where strategic judgment and courtroom presence are essential.
• Provide strategic legal support across a broad range of issues connected to Company operations, contributing as a valued member of a high-performing in-house legal team.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys by providing hands-on guidance in case assessment, litigation planning, and trial strategy, helping build a high-performing team equipped to manage complex tort and premises liability matters.
• Deliver polished, executive-ready presentations and strategic updates to senior leadership on high-exposure litigation matters, translating complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance that informs business decisions.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate from a recognized Law School and Tort Litigation experience required.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be admitted to the New York bar, required.
• 8 years of legal personal injury experience, required.
• 3-5 years First Chair Trial experience in NY State Courts, required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.