Litigation Attorney

Position: Defense Litigation Attorney General & Premises Liability An established Long Island defense practice is looking for a trial-ready attorney to own complex civil matters end-to-end - from intake through verdict - with the autonomy and compensation ($180k-$220k) that reflects that responsibility. What you'll do: Manage a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters from intake through disposition, developing litigation strategy at every stage Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and pretrial briefs; respond to discovery and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda Conduct and defend depositions; coordinate fact and expert discovery with engineering, safety, and construction experts to build and stress-test case theory Serve as first chair and second chair at jury and bench trials, handling examinations, courtroom advocacy, and jury arguments Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediation, coordinating directly with claims handlers and corporate clients Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, supporting professional development and efficient case management across the team What you need Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar - 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience with hands-on exposure to general liability, premises liability, or construction matters Demonstrated trial experience, including at least one matter as second chair; first-chair experience strongly preferred Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills: pleadings, dispositive motions, and trial briefs Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently, meet court deadlines, and maintain accurate billing and docket compliance Nice to have: 5+ years handling general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters Experience working with engineering, safety, or construction expert witnesses Familiarity with both state and federal civil procedure and evidence rules in New York Prior experience coordinating with insurance carriers and claims professionals Pay & benefits Base salary: $180,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience Location & schedule - On-site: Melville, NY (Long Island) - Hybrid: 1-2 remote days per week after onboarding #J-18808-Ljbffr CyberCoders