NY-Barred Litigation Attorney – Remote Position

Overview

This role is for a New York–barred Litigation Attorney to support New York clients. Positions are available for multiple associates with experience handling litigation matters.

The employer offers a full-time role with a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a benefits package, and a flexible work environment (remote or hybrid allowed, except for court-mandated appearances).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, from initiation through expert discovery, in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and depositions; prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice.

Requirements

• Must be barred in NY.
• Familiarity with NY law and procedure.
• Previous experience required, preferably in civil litigation.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills, with comfort working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in Lexis software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting discovery.
• Experience taking lead on depositions.
• Experience arguing motions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Yearly salary range: $90,000 to $140,000.
• The actual salary offered may be above the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Location

Remote position, with hybrid option where applicable, except for court-mandated appearances.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination requirements.