Municipal Litigation & Civil Rights Attorney

Farmingdale, NY Hybrid

Full-time $80,000.00 - $150,000.00

Posted 09/25/2024

Job Title: Litigation Attorney
Location: Farmingdale, NY
Salary: $80,000 - $150,000 annually (plus bonus and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K)
Requirements: Experience with Municipality Defense Litigation, Civil Rights Defense. Plus: Experience with Employment Law, First Amendment issues, Law Enforcement, and/or Tort Claims. Admission to the New York Bar is required.
Billables: 1800

We are a leading law firm dedicated to serving municipalities, school districts, and other public entities, is seeking a full-time litigation attorney to join our dynamic team in the Farmingdale office. This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on civil litigation defense, with a strong emphasis on defending civil rights matters. The ideal candidate will also handle cases related to employment, First Amendment, law enforcement, tort, and/or land use litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent municipalities and school districts in civil litigation, with a primary focus on defending civil rights matters.
Handle a variety of litigation matters, including employment law, First Amendment issues, law enforcement cases, and tort claims.
Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, and briefs, and provide strategic legal counsel to clients.
Attend hearings, trials, and depositions, representing clients in federal and state courts.
Provide corporate counseling and litigation support for non-municipal clients as needed.

Qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar (required).
1+ year of litigation experience, ideally with experience in municipal, civil rights, or government-related litigation.
Strong legal research and writing skills are a must.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
Experience with both state and federal courts is preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive salary ($80,000 - $150,000) with potential for bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
401K plan with employer contributions.
A supportive and collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/25/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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