Senior Complex Litigation Attorney

*Lieb at Law, P.C.* is hiring a *Senior Litigation Attorney* to join our growing boutique firm. This is not a rinse-and-repeat litigation job. If you thrive on complexity, variety, and creative legal problem-solving, read on.Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.*WHO YOU ARE** You're energized by high-stakes challenges that _don't_ come with an instruction manual* You know that great legal writing and reasoning can apply to any matter if you're sharp enough to adapt* You don't just want "winnable" cases"”you want interesting ones* You instinctively look for _leverage_, not just precedent* You lead with *"I can"*, not *"but"** You're the kind of person who never lets an email go unread, who juggles strategy and details without missing a beat* You're confident enough to *train junior attorneys*, humble enough to *do the work yourself*, and collaborative enough to *thrive in a tight-knit team** You're comfortable in *state, federal, arbitration, defense, plaintiff, and appellate* settings"”and know how to switch gears quickly* You understand that *AI is not the enemy of law*, it's the future"”and you know how to prompt it like a pro*WHAT WE DO*At Lieb at Law, no two cases are ever the same. Our senior litigators handle:* Complex commercial litigation* Employment law (discrimination, retaliation, wage, whistleblower)* Regulatory defense and licensed industry matters* Housing and education discrimination* Real estate brokerage disputes* Antitrust and unfair competition* Appeals in state and federal courtsWe operate with a lean, high-output team. We collaborate. We argue with precision. We build strategy like architects and execute like trial warriors. And we're actively expanding to meet increasing demand across NY, NJ, and CT.*REQUIREMENTS** Minimum *10 years of litigation experience*, with proven success across *complex and varied matters** Admitted in *New York* (NJ and/or CT a plus)* Strong record of *wins in motion practice* and courtroom advocacy* Exceptional *legal writing, reasoning, and leadership* skills* Demonstrated ability to *set litigation strategy independently* on nuanced, high-stakes cases* Direct experience *managing and mentoring junior associates*, including delegation, feedback, and performance oversight* Must be willing to work *full-time, in office*, at our *Smithtown, NY headquarters* "” no remote or hybrid options* *Minimum of 1900 annual billable litigation hours* required* Able to *lead without supervision*, drive team outcomes, and contribute to firm-wide strategic planning* Highly *organized*, *detail-obsessed*, and a *proactive communicator* who never lets an issue linger* Comfortable using *technology and AI tools* in legal research, drafting, and case management "” we don't just use AI, we teach CLEs on it* Embraces a *"no task is beneath me"* mindset and thrives in a *collaborative, high-performance boutique team**WHAT WE OFFER** Challenging, high-level work that keeps you thinking* A respectful, energized team that values intellectual rigor* Full support from smart associates and paralegals* Full support from business and operations team* A firm culture that rewards curiosity, flexibility, and drive* Competitive salary with growth potential, including additional compensation tied to your contribution to fee collections* The chance to help lead a modern litigation firm that's shaping how boutique practice works in a tech-forward worldJob Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Health insurance* Paid time offWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-10-28