Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin

Civil Litigation Attorney handling cases for clients at an insurance defense law firm. Responsible for full case ownership, legal representation, and collaboration within a talented team of attorneys.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Get REAL responsibilities from day one.
Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution.
Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and the next steps that will be taken.
Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
Take charge of cases to move them toward cost-effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in civil litigation: automobile negligence or premises liability.
Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
Experience billing for your time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer contribution
Paid time off
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Voluntary insurances
Parental leave
Annual bonuses
Professional development assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil litigationdrafting pleadingslegal researchwriting reportstaking depositionsdefending depositionshandling arbitrationsarguing motionssummarizing medical recordsbilling

Soft Skills

excellent communication skillsorganizational skillsgood judgmentability to manage caseloadstrong verbal skillsinterpersonal skillsprofessional demeanorability to juggle multiple assignmentsdesire to learnability to explain litigation