Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands, and responses
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and court appearances
• Collaborate with partners and clients to evaluate risk and develop litigation strategies
• Prepare witnesses and experts for testimony
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurance representatives
• Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and litigation deadlines

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
• 25 years of litigation experience
• Experience in insurance defense, commercial litigation, labor and employment, premises liability, products liability, transportation, municipal law, or related practice areas (plus)
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to exceptional client service

Benefits

• Medical insurance with three plan options
• Two medical plans featuring deductibles that are front-loaded and fully paid by the firm for employee-only coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Firm-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Firm-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Child Life Insurance
• Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit/Commuter expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing program with a 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options