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Job description
About the Role
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 firm's litigation practice and offers meaningful, hands‑on courtroom experience from day one, including deposition and trial work.
What You'll Do
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.
What We’re Looking For
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 2,000 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 USD annually . Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location
On‑site in Fishkill, NY, United States . A reliable commute to the Fishkill office is required.
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Who can apply
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