Municipal Litigation & Civil Rights Attorney

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

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.