Litigation Attorney

Position Title: Litigation Attorney

Salary Range: $145,000-$180,000 / Year, DOE

Join a boutique litigation firm where strong attorneys are trusted to own their work, manage their cases, and build a long-term career without unnecessary micromanagement. This Litigation Attorney will independently manage a caseload involving general liability, auto liability, premises liability, property damage, and construction-related injury matters while communicating directly with carriers, claims representatives, and insureds.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with at least 3 years of defense-side personal injury litigation experience who is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of defense-side personal injury and general liability matters
• Handle matters involving auto liability, trip-and-fall claims, property damage, and construction-related injuries
• Draft motions, responsive papers, pleadings, reports, and other litigation documents
• Prepare summary judgment motions and manage matters through key litigation milestones
• Communicate directly and consistently with insurance carriers, claims representatives, insureds, and clients
• Appear in court and effectively represent clients throughout the litigation process
• Manage deadlines, maintain accurate case documentation, and ensure work product meets the firm's quality and formatting standards
• Partner with dedicated paralegal support while taking full ownership of assigned matters

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience handling defense-side personal injury litigation
• Strong general liability experience required
• Active admission to the New York State Bar
• Experience with auto liability, premises liability, construction injury, bodily injury and/or property damage matters
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and report directly to insurance carriers
• Strong legal writing, communication, organization and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and standard technology used in a modern legal practice
• Ability to learn established firm systems, processes and workflows
• Proactive, responsive, and comfortable receiving constructive feedback while continuously improving

Benefits

• Monthly billable-hour bonus opportunities
• Discretionary annual performance and firm profitability bonus
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after one year with employer match
• 2 weeks of vacation plus applicable NYC sick time
• Paid major federal holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment based on experience and performance

If you are a driven defense litigator who takes pride in your work, values autonomy, and wants a clear opportunity to grow, apply today!


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