Non-Equity Civil Litigation Partner

My client is a national law firm and seeking a highly skilled and experienced Partner-level attorney to join a growing civil defense litigation practice in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a rapidly expanding team, working on a broad range of general liability matters while helping to shape the strategic direction of the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney with strong litigation credentials, leadership ability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution
• Oversee and contribute to overall case strategy
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Participate in arbitrations, mediations, and trials
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status and strategy
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and legal staff, and mentor junior attorneys
• Manage cases in line with billing and budgetary requirements
• Build, develop, and maintain strong client relationships
• Travel as required for court appearances and client meetings
• Work a hybrid schedule from the New York City office

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of litigation experience, preferably in defense litigation
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, handling discovery, and conducting depositions
• Experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills
• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $180,000 – $200,000
• Leadership role within a growing and dynamic litigation practice
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a practice group
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

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