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Senior Trial Attorney – Partner/Shareholder
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Stevenson Staffing LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York
Complex Federal Litigation | Class Actions | Jury Trials
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney – Partner/Shareholder to lead complex federal litigation, class actions, and high-stakes jury trials.
The ideal candidate brings substantial federal prosecution experience, exceptional trial advocacy, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex cases and client relationships.
This is an opportunity to lead significant litigation matters, mentor legal teams, and explore partnership or ownership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead complex litigation matters from investigation and case strategy through trial, resolution, and appeal.
- Serve as lead or co-lead counsel in jury trials, hearings, and dispositive motion proceedings.
- Develop litigation strategies and oversee discovery, pretrial preparation, and case management.
- Manage relationships with a large number of plaintiffs, including sensitive and high-conflict client situations.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate with co-counsel, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and other stakeholders.
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support staff.
- Ensure compliance with court rules, ethical obligations, and applicable legal procedures.
- 20+ years of legal experience, ideally at the Partner, Shareholder, or equivalent senior level.
- Substantial federal prosecution experience with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice, or a comparable federal prosecutorial role.
- Extensive experience in complex federal litigation and class action matters, particularly within the past 10–15 years.
- Significant first-chair or second-chair trial experience, including jury trials.
- Proven ability to manage multi-party litigation, extensive discovery, complex motion practice, and demanding trial schedules.
- Demonstrated success managing large client groups and navigating challenging client relationships.
- Exceptional courtroom presence, oral advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, and case‑strategy skills.
- Proven ability to lead legal teams, exercise independent judgment, and manage high-value litigation matters.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
- Federal or state judicial clerkship experience.
- Admission to additional federal district courts or appellate courts in New York.
- Experience supervising and developing high‑performing litigation teams.
- Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and complex litigation management systems.
Senior Trial Attorneys, Litigation Partners, Shareholders, and former federal prosecutors with strong federal litigation, class action, and jury trial experience are encouraged to connect for a confidential discussion about this leadership and partnership opportunity.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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