Senior Trial Attorney – Partner / Shareholder

Stevenson Staffing LLC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stevenson Staffing LLC seeks a Senior Trial Attorney – Partner/Shareholder to lead complex federal litigation, class actions, and high-stakes jury trials in New York. The role requires substantial federal prosecution experience, senior-level leadership, and a track record of managing multi-party matters.

Ideal candidates will have 20+ years of experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, and an active New York State Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of legal experience at Partner/Shareholder or equivalent senior level.
• Substantial federal prosecution experience with U.S. Attorney’s Office, DOJ, or comparable federal role.
• Extensive experience in complex federal litigation and class actions, especially in the past 10–15 years.
• Significant first-chair or second-chair trial experience, including jury trials.
• Proven ability to manage multi-party litigation, discovery, motion practice, and demanding trial schedules.
• Demonstrated success leading legal teams and managing high-value litigation.
• Graduated with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex litigation matters from investigation and case strategy through trial, resolution, and appeal.
• Serve as lead or co-lead counsel in jury trials, hearings, and dispositive motion proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee discovery, pretrial preparation, and case management.
• Manage relationships with a large number of plaintiffs and navigate high-conflict client situations.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with co-counsel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support staff.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, ethical obligations, and applicable legal procedures.

Connaissances

Trial advocacy

Leadership

Client relationship management

Legal writing

Strategic case management

Formation

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Outils

E-discovery platforms

Description du poste

Complex Federal Litigation | Class Actions | Jury Trials

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney – Partner/Shareholder to lead complex federal litigation, class actions, and high-stakes jury trials.

The ideal candidate brings substantial federal prosecution experience, exceptional trial advocacy, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex cases and client relationships.

This is an opportunity to lead significant litigation matters, mentor legal teams, and explore partnership or ownership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex litigation matters from investigation and case strategy through trial, resolution, and appeal.
• Serve as lead or co-lead counsel in jury trials, hearings, and dispositive motion proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee discovery, pretrial preparation, and case management.
• Manage relationships with a large number of plaintiffs, including sensitive and high-conflict client situations.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with co-counsel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support staff.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, ethical obligations, and applicable legal procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• 20+ years of legal experience, ideally at the Partner, Shareholder, or equivalent senior level.
• Substantial federal prosecution experience with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice, or a comparable federal prosecutorial role.
• Extensive experience in complex federal litigation and class action matters, particularly within the past 10–15 years.
• Significant first-chair or second-chair trial experience, including jury trials.
• Proven ability to manage multi-party litigation, extensive discovery, complex motion practice, and demanding trial schedules.
• Demonstrated success managing large client groups and navigating challenging client relationships.
• Exceptional courtroom presence, oral advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, and case‑strategy skills.
• Proven ability to lead legal teams, exercise independent judgment, and manage high-value litigation matters.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Federal or state judicial clerkship experience.
• Admission to additional federal district courts or appellate courts in New York.
• Experience supervising and developing high‑performing litigation teams.
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and complex litigation management systems.

Who Should Consider This Opportunity?

Senior Trial Attorneys, Litigation Partners, Shareholders, and former federal prosecutors with strong federal litigation, class action, and jury trial experience are encouraged to connect for a confidential discussion about this leadership and partnership opportunity.