Civil Litigation Associate

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.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.