Defense Litigation Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced litigator to join its Syosset, NY, office. The selected attorney will collaborate with a dynamic team handling high‐stakes defense matters in both State and Federal Courts.

Duties:

• Defend a varied docket of high‐exposure matters from inception through resolution

• Serve as monitoring counsel for excess insurers and provide appellate or trial support as needed

• Manage cases in areas such as premises liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, New York Labor Law and construction, maritime, products liability, and transportation/trucking

• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive motions

• Conduct and defend depositions of party and non‐party witnesses

• Formulate and implement comprehensive defense strategies, including innovative approaches not commonly advanced

• Prepare detailed client updates and collaborate with senior trial attorneys on case milestones

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of defense litigation experience, including managing an individual caseload through trial (trial experience is a plus but not mandatory)

• Demonstrated ability to craft and argue discovery and dispositive motions

• Proven aptitude for taking and defending depositions

• Strong writing, analytical, and creative problem‐solving capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with clients, insurers, and colleagues

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to practice in New York State

• Admission (or willingness to gain admission) to the U.S. District Courts in New York

• Admission (or willingness to gain admission) in additional jurisdictions is preferred

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing proficiency

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously, from file opening to trial

• Capacity to work collaboratively with supervising partners and support staff

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Innovative thinking to develop effective defense plans

• Comfort presenting at hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• 401(k) matching program

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, this multidisciplinary law firm has been recognized for providing the highest quality service and achieving outstanding results in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The firm is focused on bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to all facets of the firm - both internally and externally, to better serve clients.