Overview In this role you will manage transportation defense cases end-to-end, defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions. You will draft litigation documents, conduct strategic research, and coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to shape effective strategies. The position sits within a collaborative, fast-paced litigation team serving insurance clients and managing complex case loads. You will influence outcomes by delivering timely updates, meeting court deadlines, and presenting strong advocacy at hearings, depositions, and trials. This is an opportunity to specialize in transportation defense while supporting professional development in a supportive environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Responsibilities- Manage transportation defense cases from inception through resolution
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare, file, and argue dispositive motions
- Handle arbitrations, mediations, and other ADR proceedings
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare strategic memoranda
- Prepare comprehensive status reports and case updates for insurance clients
- Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as needed
- Collaborate with clients, experts, partners, and fellow attorneys to develop litigation strategies
- Maintain compliance with court deadlines, scheduling requirements, and procedural rules
- Provide regular communication and updates to clients regarding case developments
Key requirements- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
- 3-5 years of civil litigation experience
- Experience handling Transportation Defense, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability matters preferred
- Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience responding to discovery requests and managing litigation matters independently
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
- strong communication
- organization
- time management
- dispositive motions
- legal research
- legal writing
