Civil Litigation Associate (insurance defense)

Job Description

Job Description

$200-$225K base!  plus equity/bonus

We are looking for a Civil Litigation Associate with 1-8 years of experience to join our trial-focused boutique. We are seeking a courtroom-comfortable attorney who is eager to gain significant, hands-on deposition and trial experience from day one.

What will you be doing?

• Handle all aspects of civil litigation matters from inception through trial.

• Draft discovery requests, responses, and substantive motion practice.

• Take and defend depositions, often within your first few months.

• Gain immediate courtroom experience with first and second chair trial work.

• Interact directly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims handlers.

Key Requirements

• Admitted and active member of the New York State Bar.

• 1-8 years of post-bar experience in civil litigation or transferable courtroom work (e.g., criminal).

• Strong legal writing skills, with a writing sample required for submission.

• A genuine, demonstrated interest in pursuing trial work.

• Must have a sustainable commute to one of our offices (Syracuse, Fishkill, Uniondale, or Buffalo).