Litigation Attorney

Position: Defense Litigation Attorney 

- General & Premises Liability An established Long Island defense practice is looking for a trial-ready attorney to own complex civil matters end-to-end - from intake through verdict - with the autonomy and compensation ($180k-$220k) that reflects that responsibility. 

What you'll do:

- Manage a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters from intake through disposition, developing litigation strategy at every stage 

- Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and pretrial briefs; respond to discovery and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda 

- Conduct and defend depositions; coordinate fact and expert discovery with engineering, safety, and construction experts to build and stress-test case theory 

- Serve as first chair and second chair at jury and bench trials, handling examinations, courtroom advocacy, and jury arguments 

- Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediation, coordinating directly with claims handlers and corporate clients 

- Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, supporting professional development and efficient case management across the team ## What you need 

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar - 3+ years of civil defense litigation experience with hands-on exposure to general liability, premises liability, or construction matters 

- Demonstrated trial experience, including at least one matter as second chair; first-chair experience strongly preferred 

- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills: pleadings, dispositive motions, and trial briefs 

- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently, meet court deadlines, and maintain accurate billing and docket compliance 

Nice to have:

 - 5+ years handling general liability, premises liability, and construction defense matters 

- Experience working with engineering, safety, or construction expert witnesses 

- Familiarity with both state and federal civil procedure and evidence rules in New York 

- Prior experience coordinating with insurance carriers and claims professionals ## Pay & benefits 

 --Base salary:-- 

$180,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience 

Location & schedule 

- --On-site:-- Melville, NY (Long Island) - --Hybrid:-- 1-2 remote days per week after onboarding 

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$180000 - $220000 USD per year