Municipal Attorney

Litigation Associate Attorney – Municipal Defense

Location: White Plains, New York(Hybrid)

Salary: $150,000–$185,000

Position Overview

I’m currently recruiting for a Litigation Associate Attorney – Municipal Defense opportunity with a well-established national defense litigation firm in White Plains, NY.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to take ownership of a sophisticated caseload while gaining meaningful exposure to court appearances, depositions, motion practice, client interaction, and trial preparation.

The practice handles matters involving municipalities, public entities, civil rights, constitutional claims, employment disputes, police misconduct, land use, and complex liability litigation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $150K–$185K base salary + hybrid work
• Manage cases from inception through resolution
• Meaningful courtroom, deposition, and trial exposure
• Sophisticated municipal, civil rights, and complex litigation matters
• Strong trial advocacy training, mentorship, and professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload and develop case strategy
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances
• Represent municipalities and other clients in civil rights, employment, police misconduct, First Amendment, land use, and liability matters
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom strategy

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited ABA law school
• Admitted to practice in New York State
• Litigation experience; municipal defense experience preferred
• Experience with discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $185,000 . (Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.)

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays annually
• Paid time off
• Firm-provided CLE
• Annual paid bar admission dues
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit plans
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

Interested? Apply today or message me directly to learn more about the opportunity.

****If this particular position isn't the right fit, feel free to reach out anyway. I’m actively working with other law firms and may have another opportunity that better matches your background and career goals.****