CareerPlan

Professional Liability Associate Attorney

New York MidtownFull-time$140k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Associate attorney handling defense litigation for professionals and organizations in legal malpractice and professional liability claims.

Role type

Associate attorney (litigation)

Builds

Defense litigation cases from early assessment through resolution

Domain

Law / Professional Liability

Required skills

Civil litigation experience, Legal writing, Legal research, Motion practice, Written discovery, Depositions, Court appearances, Case strategy

Preferred skills

Professional liability matter experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Independently manage defense litigation caseloads from inception to resolution; Draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents; Conduct in-depth legal research; Handle court appearances, depositions, and key litigation activities; Manage written discovery (interrogatories, document requests, subpoenas); Collaborate on case strategy; Communicate with clients and provide case updates.

Seniority

Associate (2+ years experience)