Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

is seeking an

associate attorne

y with

3-5 years

of litigation experience to support the firm’s New York defense practice. This position offers an opportunity for a litigator to take on a significant role handling complex matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in defense litigation and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with meaningful courtroom experience. Candidates should ideally come from a background handling matters such as insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, or general liability, though experience in all areas is not required. At least 1+ years of

New York Labor Law Experience

is preferred. This role requires initiative, sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Responsibilities include:

Handling all phases of New York defense litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation

Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda

Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and legal analyses

Participating in and leading court conferences, depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings as appropriate

Managing case strategy and deadlines while ensuring compliance with client and carrier guidelines

Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries

Required Skills / Qualifications:

3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting

1+ years of New York Labor Law Experience is preferred

Experience in defense litigation, ideally involving areas such as insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, or general liability

Admission to practice in New York (additional bar admissions in NJ, CT, or PA are a plus)

Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills

Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a demonstrated work ethic

Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently

Trial experience is a plus

Federal court or appellate experience is a plus, but not required

Why Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we're building something different. We believe in a new legal services model — one unrestrained by the traditional billable hour and driven instead by exceptional client service, innovative technology, creativity, efficiency, and unparalleled value. Our mission is to create a community of legal service providers who are passionate about what they do and committed to doing it better.

We approach our work through teamwork, continuous process improvement, alternative service models, and cutting-edge technology. While professional licensing requires us to be a law firm, nothing says we have to act like one. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds — and we believe that diversity of perspective is one of our greatest strengths.