Associate Attorney-Civil Defense Litigation

Our approach is simple: give talented attorneys the training, mentorship, experience, and opportunity they need to succeed

Cruser Mitchell is growing, and we are looking for an Associate Attorney that is ready for more responsibility, more sophisticated litigation, and a place where your career can grow to join our Long Island, NY office.

You will work alongside experienced trial attorneys who are accessible and willing to share what they have learned throughout their careers. You will have the opportunity to learn by doing while having experienced attorneys available when you need guidance.

As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Handle depositions, hearings, motions, discovery, and other critical litigation responsibilities
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys and have access to partners who are invested in your development
• Analyze complex claims and develop strategies for resolving high-exposure matters
• Participate in pre-suit investigations, case evaluation, litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients and develop the judgment and business skills necessary to become a trusted advisor
• Take on increasingly sophisticated matters and responsibility as your experience grows
• Learn from successful litigators who are willing to teach, mentor, and share their experience

Our culture emphasizes:

Mentorship. Learn from attorneys with significant litigation and trial experience.

Accessibility. Work with partners who are available and engaged in your development.

Responsibility. Take ownership of substantive litigation work and develop your own skills.

Growth. Build the experience necessary to advance your career.

Flexibility. Practice in an environment that recognizes that attorneys have professional and personal lives.

Wellness. Take advantage of benefits designed to support your overall well-being, including Wellhub.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a strong litigator who is ready to continue growing and taking on meaningful responsibility.

Experience : 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving employment, premises liability, motor vehicle, products liability, construction, professional liability, insurance coverage, general liability, or other complex civil defense matters.

Skills : Strong legal research, writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with the ability to develop and implement efficient strategies to resolve claims.

Motivation : A self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong organizational and project-management skills, and a desire to continue developing as a litigator.

Licensing : J.D. required. Must currently be admitted to and in good standing with the New York Bar.

What We Offer

We believe that supporting our attorneys is essential to building a successful firm. In addition to sophisticated litigation and meaningful professional opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Bonus consideration
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Wellhub health and wellness benefits

About Cruser Mitchell

Cruser Mitchell is a national litigation defense firm known for creative and innovative defense strategies. We represent sophisticated clients in complex litigation involving general liability, premises liability, auto and trucking liability, construction, products liability, bad faith, professional liability, insurance coverage, and other high-exposure matters. We are building a firm where talented attorneys can do challenging work, learn from experienced lawyers, have a voice in their cases, and build a career.