Civil Litigation Associate

Job overview

The Civil Litigation Associate role is onsite in Buffalo, NY. Starting salary is targeted at $105,000–$150,000 per year. The posting describes a trial-focused legal team and a caseload comprising 75% insurance defense and 25% plaintiff-side matters. The associate handles work across the litigation lifecycle, including substantive motion practice, depositions, and court appearances. The role contributes to trial preparation and proceedings, with the opportunity for first-chair experience and a stated path toward partnership and equity.

What you'll do

• Draft substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss
• take and defend expert and party depositions
• appear in court for first- or second-chair trial proceedings or evidentiary hearings
• handle matters across the litigation lifecycle.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil litigation associate

buffalo ny

slr search

civil litigation

insurance defense

plaintiff-side litigation

trial practice

depositions

motion practice

new york state bar

$105k–$150k

partnership track

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Production-based bonus structure
• partnership track
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 6% 401(k) retirement savings plan
• paid time off
• professional development allowances
• $1,500 opt-out stipend for using a spouse’s health plan.

Why this role

Immediate first-chair experience is described; partnership track with a path to equity.

About the employer

SLR Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.