Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Defense Litigation Associate Attorney role is based in New York, NY, with flexible work options depending on team needs, client requirements, and case demands. Compensation is $93,600–$187,200 per year. The role supports a New York defense practice handling complex matters for sophisticated clients. The attorney handles defense litigation from case inception through resolution, contributing legal analysis, case strategy, client service, and courtroom work. The position manages discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and trial participation while coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and firm colleagues.

What you'll do

• Handle defense litigation from case inception through resolution
• manage discovery, motion practice, court conferences, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and trial participation
• draft pleadings, motions, discovery materials, memoranda, reports, and case analyses
• conduct legal research and recommend practical strategies
• manage deadlines, client guidelines, and matter requirements
• communicate with clients and case participants
• maintain time and billing records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

defense litigation

associate attorney

new york ny

litigation

discovery

motion practice

depositions

trial preparation

court appearances

legal research

client service

$93,600–$187,200 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), flexible work options, paid time off, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The listing describes flexible work options and a collaborative team environment focused on substantive litigation responsibility and professional development.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.