Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin

. Take full ownership of cases from inception to resolution .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including case management, legal research, and effective communication. Proficient in drafting legal documents and representing clients in complex litigation settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceDeposition HandlingLegal Research SkillsClient RepresentationCase Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsSummarizing Medical RecordsWriting Client ReportsIdentifying Legal IssuesArguing MotionsManaging CaseloadsBilling for Time

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsGood JudgmentOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Automobile NegligencePremises LiabilityArbitrationMediationCourt Appearances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full ownership of cases from inception to resolution
Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents
Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients
Summarize medical records and highlight important information
Write client reports summarizing case status and next steps
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
Represent clients and protect their interests in complex, high-exposure litigation
Explain litigation processes to those unfamiliar with them
Move cases toward cost-effective, efficient, and fair resolutions
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining professionalism

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
Good judgment and organizational skills
Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day case tasks
Strong desire to learn and grow in the legal profession
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills 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 accounts
Health savings accounts
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Voluntary insurances
Parental leave
Annual bonuses
Professional development assistance