Pernini Legal LLC · 1 month ago
Litigation Associate Attorney - Trial & Defense - NY
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expPernini Legal is a leading international law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Trial & Defense Practice. This role involves managing a diverse range of sophisticated matters, including general liability and complex tort claims, while providing direct client interaction and handling high-exposure cases.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Teresa Brazzel Pernini
Responsibilities
Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25–30 matters
Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations
Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs
Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
Review, analyze, and organize documents and materials for production
Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure
Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed
Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
3–6 years of substantive litigation experience
Experience defending general liability, catastrophic injury, or complex tort matters
Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions
Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds
Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off
Wellness programs
401(k)/retirement plans
Student loan repayment support
Additional firm-sponsored perks
Company
Pernini Legal LLC
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase