Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Litigation Attorney with 6-10 years of experience to join their legal team in Albany, NY. This position is ideal for a senior associate aiming for partnership and leadership roles within a growing office.

Duties

• Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in environmental litigation, insurance defense, and other high-stakes litigation matters.
• Appear in court, take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies while communicating clearly with clients and carriers.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload, with support from a collaborative team.
• Stay current on developments in insurance defense, environmental, and commercial litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 6-10 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Benefits

• Strong institutional backing for well-planned practice growth initiatives.
• Accelerated pathway to partnership for high-performing senior associates.
• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar association membership dues.
• Engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging cases.
• Access to cutting-edge legal resources and technology.