Litigation Associate

Blossom HR is recruiting a Litigation Associate for Our Client, a close-knit 16-attorney defense firm on Long Island that has been in business since 1985. This is a direct-hire, full-time, long-term growth role, on-site in Syosset, NY, with a flexible hybrid schedule after onboarding.

What you'll do

• Manage a full caseload of general defense litigation, primarily premises liability, from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences in New York City and Long Island courts.
• Collaborate directly with senior partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and case strategy documents.

Requirements

• 2-7 years of general defense litigation experience (must know how to get to court and navigate the basics).
• Familiarity with New York courts, including NYC and Long Island jurisdictions.
• Deposition experience required.
• A long-term mindset: this is not a revolving door; the firm is looking for someone who wants to grow with the team.
• Compensation expectations aligned with the Long Island market (not the Manhattan pay scale).
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Compensation and hours

• Base salary is not published; expectations should align with the Long Island market.
• Associates can expect $10,000-$35,000+ in year-end bonuses that grow over time.
• Standard billable expectation is 2,000 hours (not the 2,200-2,400 many competitors demand), and the firm actively manages workload.

Schedule and location

Full-time, on-site in Syosset, NY during onboarding, then a flexible hybrid schedule. No rigid work-from-home calendar: get the work done and manage your court calendar.

Why apply through Blossom HR

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Requirements

• 2-7 years of general defense litigation experience
• Familiarity with New York courts (NYC and Long Island)
• Deposition experience (taking and defending)
• Long-term mindset; stable work history
• Compensation expectations aligned with the Long Island market
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship