Litigation Defense Attorney

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters
• Auxiliary with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in New York required
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation preferred
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability matters is highly preferred
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic litigation environment

Pay

Base Salary Range: $135,000-$160,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule with unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
• Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience