Trial Attorney: Defense Litigation (First Chair)

Job Description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

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Why This Is a Great Opportunity

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• Take true ownership of sophisticated civil defense matters from inception through trial and appeal
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• Step into a role built for an attorney who genuinely enjoys being in the courtroom
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• Serve as first-chair trial counsel and directly shape litigation and trial strategy
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• Handle a diverse caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, product liability, construction litigation, and other complex defense matters
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• Work with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, modern environment that values autonomy and strong legal judgment
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• Excellent opportunity for an accomplished litigator who wants meaningful responsibility without needing to bring a portable book of business
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• Strong benefits, professional development, and long-term growth opportunities
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Location

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Greater New York City area. Hybrid flexibility with regular in-person court appearances, hearings, depositions, trials, and other case-related responsibilities throughout the NYC and Downstate New York market.

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Note

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Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar and have actual first-chair civil trial experience. This is not a trial-preparation-only role. We are looking for an attorney who has personally taken the lead in the courtroom.

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About Us

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Confidential Employer. We are a growing civil defense law firm representing sophisticated clients in complex litigation matters. Our team combines strong trial advocacy with a collaborative, practical, and technology-forward approach to client service. We give experienced attorneys the autonomy to lead cases while providing the resources and support needed to succeed.

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Job Description

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• Manage civil defense litigation matters from inception through resolution, trial, and appeal
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• Serve as first-chair counsel in jury and bench trials
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• Develop and execute case strategy in close coordination with clients and internal teams
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• Conduct depositions, witness examinations, investigations, and discovery
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• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, trial briefs, and other substantive filings
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• Appear at court conferences, hearings, oral arguments, and trials
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• Evaluate exposure, develop defense strategies, and negotiate settlements when appropriate
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• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic counsel
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• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and support professionals on complex matters
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Qualifications

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• Active New York State Bar admission
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• 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience
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• 5+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred
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• First-chair civil trial experience required
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• Experience with insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, product liability, construction litigation, or similar defense matters
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• Strong deposition, motion practice, legal writing, and courtroom skills
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• Ability to independently manage matters and a substantial caseload
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Why You Will Love Working Here

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• Real courtroom and trial responsibility
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• Autonomy over meaningful, sophisticated cases
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• Collaborative team without unnecessary layers
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• Diverse litigation that keeps the work interesting
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• Flexible work environment
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• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities
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• Comprehensive benefits and retirement offerings.
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JPC-1751

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Benefits:

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• Dental insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Retirement plan
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• Vision insurance
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