Civil Litigation Associate

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Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Dental Insurance, Insurance, Legal, Litigation, Team Player, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
6 days ago

Join an elite team as a Civil Litigation Associate architecting trial victories and gaining immediate first-chair experience in a legacy firm.

Civil Litigation Associate Benefits

- Starting Salary targeting $105K-$150K

- Production-based bonus structure with six-figure upside potential tied to fee credits-not just hours

- Generational partnership track with clear path to equity

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

- 6% 401k retirement savings plan

- PTO and professional development allowances

- High-variety caseload: 75% insurance defense and 25% plaintiff-side

- Collaborative, trial-focused culture with no namesake bottlenecks

- $1,500 opt-out stipend if using a spouse's health plan

Civil Litigation Associate Qualifications

- Proficiency in the full litigation lifecycle, including drafting substantive motions (MSJs/MTDs), taking and defending expert and party depositions, and appearing in court for first or second-chair trial proceedings or evidentiary hearings.

- Strong legal writing skills with experience in substantive motion practice.

- Admitted and active member of the New York State Bar.

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