Litigation Associate Attorney - General Defense Litigation & Premises Liability

Salary range: $125k - $145kLocation: Long Island, NYHybrid work policy: Primarily in-office (flexible days from home as schedule allows) in Long Island, NYAbout this role We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 2-7 years of defense litigation experience to join a close-knit, 16-attorney firm that's been in business since 1985. This is a long-term growth opportunity with strong mentorship, direct access to leadership, and a collegial open-door culture where attorneys stick around for decades. What will you be doing? Managing a full caseload of general defense litigation (primarily premises liability) from inception through resolution Conducting and defending depositions Representing clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences Collaborating directly with senior partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents