General Litigation Defense Attorney

Job overview

The General Litigation Defense Attorney role is onsite in New York, NY. The posting lists annual pay of $120,000–$200,000. The law firm serves sophisticated clients across the region and describes a collaborative, flexible culture that values work-life balance. The attorney defends civil and commercial matters from case inception through resolution or trial. The role advances client interests through case strategy, pleadings and motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, legal research, and collaboration with colleagues, while mentoring junior attorneys.

What you'll do

• Defend civil and commercial litigation matters through resolution or trial
• draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• prepare case strategy
• conduct depositions and hearings
• perform legal research
• advise clients on risk exposure and potential outcomes
• collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general litigation defense attorney

new york ny

trueseek

civil litigation

commercial litigation

case strategy

discovery

depositions

trial preparation

new york bar

$120k–$200k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a collaborative, flexible culture that values work-life balance.

Why this role

The posting requires a Juris Doctor, admission to the New York Bar, and 5+ years of general litigation defense experience.

About the employer

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