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Experienced Litigation Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID 0I0E402295

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 2 : Consumer and/or Business $$

Estimated Salary Consumer Facing Firm Salary-Tend to Be on Lower End in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Insurance Defense - GeneralPersonal Injury DefenseMunicipal Law - Litigation - Defense

2026-01-14 01:24:32
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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its General Litigation group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in premises liability defense and property claims, with strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Duties

  • Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
  • Ensure meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.
  • Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
  • Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
  • Draft discovery demands, motions, case evaluations, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
  • Conduct 50-h hearings on behalf of the City of New York, including questioning claimants and developing factual records.
  • Review and analyze Notices of Claim, police reports, accident reports, and medical records.

Requirements

  • Expert experience with New York General Municipal Law, CPLR, and City agency procedures.
  • Superior court knowledge and experience arguing cases.
  • Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.
  • Experience taking and defending depositions.
  • Minimum of 3 years admitted and practicing as an Attorney in NY in a defense firm.
  • Admission in NJ is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with 50-h hearings and cases involving false arrest, police misconduct, and civil rights claims.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and adherence to strict deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.
  • Proficient in Lexis/Nexis.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis/Nexis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Your information will not be forwarded to any employers at this time. A recruiter will contact you with more information once our internal review of your resume is completed.

Date Last Confirmed

01-14-2026

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