Litigation Associate (Garden City)

Responsibilities

• Handling all phases of New York defense litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
• Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and legal analyses
• Participating in and leading court conferences, depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings as appropriate
• Managing case strategy and deadlines while ensuring compliance with client and carrier guidelines
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Experience in defense litigation, ideally involving areas such as insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, or general liability
• Admission to practice in New York (additional bar admissions in NJ, CT, or PA are a plus)
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a demonstrated work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently
• Trial experience is a plus
• Federal court or appellate experience is a plus, but not required

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in New York
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a demonstrated work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently
• Trial experience is a plus
• Federal court or appellate experience is a plus, but not required

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Case management and strategy
• Discovery and motion practice
• Depositions and trial preparation
• Client and carrier compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set.

Schedule

Flexible work options available.