Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney

Overview:

StaffBuffalo is working with a prominent, long-established law firm to hire a Litigation Attorney, with a competitive salary of $85,000 to $150,000 based on experience and book of business. This opportunity is open to a well-rounded Litigation Associate or a Partner with a portable practice who wants a diverse caseload, experienced mentorship, and a potential path to partnership.

The Litigation Attorney will support partners and independently manage matters across a broad general practice, including commercial litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, estates, guardianships, probate litigation, landlord-tenant matters, elder law, and matrimonial and family law. The role includes client counseling, legal research and drafting, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and court appearances throughout Western and Central New York.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with highly experienced attorneys while building autonomy, courtroom experience, and client relationships. The firm also offers an experienced paralegal team, a friendly and supportive work environment, and sophisticated marketing systems to support professional and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Support partners and independently manage cases across multiple practice areas.
• Consult with prospective clients, counsel clients, and provide legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, legal memorandums, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Represent clients in court appearances in Erie, Livingston, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Monroe, Ontario, Onondaga, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties.
• Collaborate with clients and the legal team to ensure quality representation.

Qualifications:

• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• At least 1 year of litigation experience in a relevant practice area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to manage deadlines and responsibilities independently.
• Curious and committed to growing legal skills and professional presence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $85,000 to $150,000 based on experience and book of business.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work options.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid personal/sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Mentorship and a potential path to partnership.

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The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

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