Senior Trial Attorney First Chair

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health spending account

Dependent care account

Employee assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to lead high-stakes civil litigation, trying cases as first chair in state and federal courts. The role includes managing a trial-ready docket and mentoring associates throughout trial preparation and verdict phases.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, NY Bar admission, and at least eight years of civil litigation experience, with strong deposition and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of eight years of civil litigation experience.
• Proven record of cases tried to verdict as first chair.
• Strong knowledge of CPLR and New York trial practice.
• Extensive deposition experience.
• Strong written advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel within the New York metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Try cases to verdict as first chair in jury and bench trials.
• Manage a trial-ready docket of high-value cases.
• Conduct discovery and motion practice, including depositions and drafting motions.
• Build the trial record with expert witnesses and demonstrative evidence.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements and represent the firm in mediations.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys.
• Maintain clear communication with clients regarding case status.
• Ensure compliance with professional and court rules.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Litigation

Written advocacy

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Case management

Strategic planning

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission NY

Job description

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney to join their team in New York, NY. This role involves trying cases as first chair in both state and federal courts, managing high-exposure matters from trial readiness through verdict, and mentoring associates.

Duties

• Try cases to verdict as first chair in jury and bench trials.
• Manage a trial-ready docket of high-value cases.
• Conduct discovery and motion practice, including depositions and drafting motions.
• Build the trial record with expert witnesses and demonstrative evidence.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements and represent the firm in mediations.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys.
• Maintain clear communication with clients regarding case status.
• Ensure compliance with professional and court rules.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of eight years of civil litigation experience.
• Proven record of cases tried to verdict as first chair.
• Strong knowledge of CPLR and New York trial practice.
• Extensive deposition experience.
• Strong written advocacy skills.
• Willingness to travel within the New York metropolitan area.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong trial advocacy and litigation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior attorneys.
• Proficiency in case management and strategic planning.

Benefits

• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability plans.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.