Defense Litigation Attorney
Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to support a leading New York City law firm that is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice.
This is a Defense Litigation Attorney role. It offers $135 - 165K+ along with commission and a bonus structure.
This is a hybrid role in the New York metropolitan area.
What’s in it for you?
- Between: $135,000 - $165,000, contingent on experience with commission and a bonus structure.
- This position offers significant client interaction, courtroom exposure, and opportunities for professional growth.
What you’ll do:
- Manage a caseload of defense litigation matters from initial assignment through trial and appeal, if necessary.
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
- Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery demands, document review, and e-discovery.
- Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
- Develop litigation strategy and provide legal analysis to clients and firm leadership.
- Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and support staff to ensure efficient case management.
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reporting.
- Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as required.
What we’re looking for:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Experience in defense litigation is a must.
- Active membership in the New York State Bar.
- 3+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Courtroom and motion practice experience.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management abilities.
If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately.
For a discussion please call me, Roman Hughley, on (332) 280-1342 or email roman@woodsco.global
Woods & Co recruits across a wide range of roles and industries. If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, but you’re open to new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you. Know someone who may be a good fit? Refer them to us and, if we successfully place them in a permanent position, we’ll send you a $250 gift voucher.*
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate and proudly encourage applications from everyone—including individuals from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities of all ages.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
