Trial Attorney - Defense Litigation

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join our New York City office. The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with substantial courtroom and trial experience who is ready to handle a diverse caseload in defense matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases across multiple practice areas in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of defense litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct fact investigations, draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in other discovery activities.
• Appear in court for arguments, conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Prepare and try cases before juries and judges.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on complex matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service.
• Contribute to business development efforts and firm initiatives.

Practice Areas

• Defense litigation, including but not limited to:
• Professional Liability
• Construction Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Products Liability
• General Liability and other complex civil defense matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar (additional state admissions a plus).
• 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience (5+ years preferred).
• Significant courtroom and first-chair trial experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of handling complex litigation matters through all phases, including trial.
• Experience in professional liability, construction, insurance defense, or products liability is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Hybrid Schedule
• No Billable Hour Minimum

Contact Information

Email Your Resume In Word To Danny.Macatee@CyberCoders.com