Litigation Associate (3rd-4th Year)

Overview

A well‑established mid‑sized New York litigation boutique is seeking a 3rd-4th year Litigation Associate to support a senior trial attorney with a nationwide practice. The role involves hands‑on work in high‑stakes civil litigation and administrative matters, including defamation, civil rights and discrimination claims, university disciplinary proceedings (including Title IX), professional licensing defense, and complex personal injury cases.

This position is ideal for a barred attorney with exceptional writing skills, strong judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑focused litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and applications for temporary restraining orders and injunctive relief.
• Conduct in‑depth legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and appellate submissions.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, deposition strategy, and evidentiary analysis.
• Support representation of professionals, students, faculty, and executives in sensitive administrative, disciplinary, and investigatory proceedings.
• Participate in strategic client counseling on complex, high‑exposure matters.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy from inception through resolution.

Representative Matters

• Defamation and high‑profile media litigation.
• Title IX sexual misconduct and harassment proceedings involving students and faculty.
• Civil rights and discrimination litigation against major institutions.
• Emergency applications for TROs and injunctive relief.
• Defense of professionals in licensing, tenure, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Complex negligence and personal injury litigation.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of litigation experience at a law firm or comparable setting.
• Admission to the New York Bar (required).
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with motion practice and discovery strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with precision and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with clients.
• Interest in sophisticated, high‑stakes litigation with meaningful responsibility.

Why This Opportunity

• Direct mentorship from a seasoned trial attorney with decades of courtroom experience.
• Early responsibility and substantive involvement in complex, nationally visible matters.
• Collegial, high‑performance boutique environment with a strong emphasis on advocacy and ethics.
• Opportunity to develop into a judgment‑driven litigator with real trial exposure.