Litigation Associate

Required Skills must have active BAR Job Summary About This Role We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of defense litigation experience to join a close-knit, 16-attorney firm that's been in business since 1985. This is a long-term growth opportunity with strong mentorship, direct access to leadership, and a collegial open-door culture where attorneys stick around for decades. What will you be doing? Managing a full caseload of general defense litigation (primarily premises liability) from inception through resolution Conducting and defending depositions Representing clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences Collaborating directly with senior partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents Key Requirements 2-7 years of general defense litigation experience (must know how to get to court and navigate the basics) Familiarity with New York courts — NYC and Long Island jurisdictions Deposition experience required Long-term mindset — no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market (not Manhattan pay scale) Cutting-Edge law firm Long-term stability and culture: The firm's been in business since 1985 with attorneys who've stayed 20-30+ years. They invest in people and treat them well — this isn't a revolving door. Guaranteed-in-all-but-name bonuses: Even during COVID they paid full salaries and gave bonuses while competitors did 25% pay cuts and layoffs. What Makes This Special Associates can expect $10K-$35K+ in year-end bonuses that grow over time. Strong mentorship and open-door access: You sit steps away from partners with decades of experience. Junior attorneys get real-time guidance — one associate just ran her first trial thanks to that daily access. Flexible Work Environment Flexible hybrid schedule: After on-boarding they're flexible with attorneys working from home. No rigid schedule — just get the work done and manage your court calendar. Reasonable billable expectations: 2000 hours is the standard (not the 2200-2400 many competitors demand) and the firm actively manages workload so nobody gets buried. #J-18808-Ljbffr