Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid NYC Practice

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

CLE support

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

NYC Law Firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in New York City. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to handle depositions, motions, and complex civil matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experienced taking and defending depositions.
• Courtroom and motion practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defense litigation matters from initial assignment through trial and appeal if necessary.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery demands and e-discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide legal analysis to clients and firm leadership.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reporting.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as required.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Courtroom practice

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NYC Law Firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in New York City. You will manage cases from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of defense litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to handle depositions, motions, and complex civil matters in a fast-paced environment.