Civil Litigation Associate or Partner

This is a trial-focused civil litigation position at a boutique law firm open to candidates at the Associate (7 years) or Partner level. The role sits at the heart of the firms litigation practice and offers meaningful hands-on courtroom experience from day one including deposition and trial work.

• Handle all aspects of civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Draft discovery requests responses and substantive motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions often within your first few months.
• Serve as first and second chair in trial proceedings.
• Interact directly with clients insurance carriers and claims handlers.

• Active admission to the New York State Bar with authorization to work without visa sponsorship.
• 7 or more years of post-bar experience in civil litigation insurance defense or transferable courtroom work such as criminal litigation.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions and first or second chair trial experience.
• Strong legal writing skills; a writing sample is required.
• Experience drafting discovery requests and responses and conducting substantive motion practice.
• Background in insurance defense litigation or an equivalent civil litigation practice.
• Ability to meet approximately 2000 billable hours annually.
• A genuine demonstrated interest in pursuing trial work.
• A sustainable commute to the Fishkill NY office.
• Background as a DA public defender or government litigator is a plus.

Salary range: $150000 to $200000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

On-site in Fishkill NY United States. A reliable commute to the Fishkill office is required.