Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented Litigation Attorney with 6-10 years of experience to join their legal team in Saratoga Springs, NY. This position is ideal for a senior associate aiming for a leadership role and partnership opportunities 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.

This law firm provides a diverse range of legal services to business and individual clients. Its key practice areas include banking and creditors' rights, project developmental and environmental, divorce and family law, labor and employment law, property insurance litigation, trusts and estate planning, real estate law, and campus disciplinary defense. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the firm has several offices across the state.