Civil Litigation Associate

About the OpportunityMazoogi is working with an established civil litigation firm with a long-standing presence across New York State seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join its team.The firm handles a broad range of matters including general liability, personal injury, insurance defense, and select plaintiff-side litigation. Attorneys are given hands-on responsibility and consistent exposure to depositions, motion practice, and courtroom proceedings, with a clear path for growth over time. What You'll DoHandle civil litigation matters from inception through resolutionDraft pleadings, discovery, and substantive motionsTake and defend depositions as part of your regular workflowAttend court appearances, conferences, and motion argumentsAssist with trial preparation and support active litigation mattersCommunicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims professionalsQualifications1–8 years of post-bar civil litigation experienceExperience in insurance defense, personal injury, or general civil litigationTransferable courtroom experience (e.g., DA, public defender, or government litigation) is also consideredDeposition experience preferred (not required for more junior candidates)Strong legal writing skills Admitted to practice in New YorkCompensationBase Salary: $105,000 – $150,000Performance-based bonusesTotal compensation up to ~$150K+ depending on experienceWhy This Role?Consistent exposure to depositions and active litigation workBroad practice across insurance defense and civil litigation mattersOpportunity to gain courtroom experience over timeClear path for long-term growth and advancementWork Environment5 days per week in-office (required)Offices in Uniondale and FishkillMust have a reliable commuteIdeal CandidateLooking to build hands-on litigation experienceInterested in developing deposition and case management skillsValues long-term growth and a path toward partnershipComfortable in a fast-paced, in-office environment