Senior Defense Litigator – Hybrid NYC Practice

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer</

Generous paid time off and firm"s

Continuing legal education (CLE)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading New York City law firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will handle complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure in a hybrid New York environment.

Qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, NY State Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Courtroom and motion practice experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management abilities.

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-related documents.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery demands, document review, 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

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-matter management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading New York City law firm is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will handle complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, with significant client interaction and courtroom exposure in a hybrid New York environment.

Qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, NY State Bar admission, and 3+ years of defense litigation experience.