Associate Attorney - Employment Liability + Municipal & Education Defense

150k+ | Employment Liability + Municipal & Education Defense | White Plains, NYThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew NguyenAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a boutique litigation firm based in White Plains, NY, specializing in civil defense litigation, employment practices liability, and the defense of school districts, municipalities, public entities, and corporate clients in federal and state courts.Why join us?Billable Hour Structure & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $107,500 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Billable Requirement: 150 hours/month minimum (~1,800 annual requirement)
• Quarterly Billable Bonus: for hitting 175+ billable hours/month.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: $8,000 – $10,000 year-end bonus for achieving billable targets and firm contributions.

Job DetailsPosition SummaryWe are seeking 2 motivated Associate Attorneys with 2 to 10+ years of civil litigation experience to join our team. The ideal candidates will possess a background in municipal defense, school district litigation, civil rights, or employment law defense. This role involves independently managing an active caseload, taking and defending depositions, executing complex motion practice, handling court appearances, and maintaining active client reporting.Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Independently handle a civil defense caseload from suit inception through resolution in both federal and state court actions.
• Substantive Writing & Practice: Draft pleadings, motions (including summary judgment motions), legal memoranda, discovery demands/responses, and client reporting letters.
• Depositions & Courtroom Advocacy: Conduct and defend depositions of parties, non-parties, and expert witnesses. Handle court appearances, preliminary conferences, and oral arguments.
• Core Practice Defense: Represent municipalities, school districts, and employers against claims involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Section 1983 civil rights, IDEA/special education, and general negligence.
• Billing & Client Reporting: Accurately record billable time and maintain regular communications and progress updates with insurance carriers, public entity clients, and corporate leaders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Experience: 2 to 10+ years of civil litigation defense experience. Candidates with government/public-sector legal experience or judicial law clerk experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Core Skills: Demonstrated experience taking/defending depositions, handling motion practice, and conducting heavy legal writing.
• Practical Orientation: Strong writing and research skills with a focus on practical litigation and case strategy (rather than purely courtroom advocacy).

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