Complex Litigation Attorney | Partner Track Opportunity
17 hours ago
Smithtown
Lieb at Law, P.C. is hiring a litigation attorney for attorneys who still want nuancd legal work, but not the lifestyle tax that comes with unnecessary bureaucracy, outdated systems, or a daily Manhattan commute. We are a complex litigation law firm handling high-stakes plaintiff and defense matters for businesses, brokerages, employers, institutions, insurers, executives, and individuals across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and beyond. This is not a volume practice. This is not a place where associates spend years doing document management while waiting for real responsibility. Our litigators write, strategize, argue, negotiate, and solve meaningful legal problems. The Role This is a full-time, in-office role based in Smithtown, New York. You will manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through resolution while working directly with experienced litigators in a highly collaborative environment. For the right attorney, this is a genuine long-term growth opportunity with partner-track potential. Representative Matters • Complex commercial litigation, • Business ownership disputes, • Employment litigation, • Workplace discrimination, • Wage and retaliation claims, • Whistleblower matters, • Real estate brokerage litigation, • Regulatory defense, • Licensed industry disputes, • Arbitration and mediation, • State and federal appeals What You’ll Do • Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, • Draft substantive motions, including dispositive motion practice, • Handle discovery strategy, depositions, conferences, hearings, and negotiations, • Conduct legal research and strategic case analysis, • Prepare matters for trial and support trial execution, • Advise clients on litigation risk, exposure, and strategy, • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and operational professionals, • Utilize modern legal technology, including AI-supported workflows and Westlaw Advantage Who You Are You may be a strong fit if: • You love litigation strategy and motion practice, • You think critically instead of mechanically, • You take ownership of your matters, • You are deadline-driven and highly organized, • You are collaborative, intellectually curious, and responsive, • You see legal technology as a force multiplier, not a threat Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of litigation experience, • Admitted in New York, • NJ and/or CT admission preferred, • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, • Ability to independently manage deadlines and litigation workflow, • Ability to reliably commute to Smithtown full-time Why This Role Is Different Sophisticated litigation without big-law bureaucracy. Real responsibility. Modern systems. Direct partner access. A serious litigation team that values substance over ego.