Build Your Litigation Career With a Firm That Trusts You to Take the Lead
New Windsor, NY | $100,000-$120,000 Base + Billable Bonus + Discretionary Bonus
What We're Looking For
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J.D. from an accredited law school
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Admission to the New York Bar
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At least 2 years of civil litigation experience
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Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
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Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
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Excellent communication and client relationship skills
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A proactive, team-oriented approach to practicing law
Some firms want associates to watch from the sidelines.
We believe the best litigators are developed through meaningful experience, direct client contact, and real responsibility from day one.
We are a well-established and growing regional law firm serving individuals, businesses, and municipalities throughout New York and Connecticut. Our attorneys are known for providing strategic, results-driven representation, practical legal counsel, and exceptional client service. With a deep bench of experienced attorneys and a collaborative culture, we handle sophisticated matters while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and outstanding results.
As our litigation practice continues to grow, we are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Poughkeepsie office.
What You'll Do
You will manage and support a broad range of civil litigation matters while working closely with experienced attorneys in a highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities include:
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Handling matters through all phases of litigation
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Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and legal memoranda
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Conducting depositions and witness interviews
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Managing discovery and document review
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Appearing in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
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Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations
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Developing litigation strategy and case evaluation
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Maintaining direct communication with clients and opposing counsel
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Supporting trial preparation and trial proceedings
Highly Valued Experience
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Construction litigation
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Medical malpractice defense
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General liability defense
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Insurance defense
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Complex civil litigation
Why Join Us?
Because talented litigators should have the opportunity to grow, develop their practice, and make a meaningful impact.
You'll join a respected regional firm with multiple offices, an established client base, experienced mentors, and a reputation for providing sophisticated legal representation across a wide range of practice areas. Our team values collaboration, professionalism, responsiveness, and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Compensation & Benefits
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$100,000-$120,000 base salary
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Billable hour bonus program
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Strong pipeline of litigation work
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Direct client interaction and courtroom exposure
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Partnership-track potential for the right candidate
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Collegial and supportive team environment
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Opportunity to work on challenging and sophisticated matters
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a motivated litigator looking for more responsibility, meaningful courtroom experience, and the opportunity to grow with a respected regional law firm, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team where your advocacy, judgment, and ambition will be valued from day one.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at
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