Commercial Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense, Criminal Defense, Corporate

Primeline Solutions • Columbia, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This listing covers 7 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

Requirements

• Mid-Level Defamation Attorney: Big Law litigation experience from a trial-facing group. Strong legal writing with a solo-authored writing sample. Strategic case-building and thematic narrative development. High EQ to navigate sophisticated conversations under pressure.
• Insurance Litigation Associate: Experience in civil litigation, defense side. Full-lifecycle case ownership. Active New Jersey bar admission. Ability to take and defend depositions. Strong legal research and writing. Policy and contract interpretation under NJ law.
• Civil Litigation Associate or Partner (Fishkill, NY): Admitted to practice law in New York State. Civil litigation or transferable courtroom experience. Experience in insurance defense litigation. Strong legal writing skills; writing sample required. Experience with motion practice and depositions. Motivated by trial reps and partnership.
• Financial Services Litigation Associate (NYC): Demonstrated focus on financial services litigation. Experience across all phases of commercial litigation. Active New York bar license in good standing. Current authorization to work in the US.
• Litigation Associate (Long Island, NY): Defense litigation experience, full caseload. Courtroom experience, appearing before judges. J.D. from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice in New York. Skilled in drafting motions, pleadings, discovery. Thrives in a mentorship-heavy environment.
• Mid-Level Litigation Associate (NYC): Carrying own docket of general commercial litigation. Independently taken and defended depositions. Drafted and argued dispositive and discovery motions. Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. Licensed to practice in New York. Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Junior Litigation Associate (Alexandria, VA): Strong academic record and writing skills. Federal clerkship (district or circuit court). Exceptionally high emotional intelligence (EQ). Ability to thrive under pressure. Comfort engaging sophisticated clients directly. Proficiency in legal research, including AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex defamation and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft strategy memos, jury themes, and end-goal narratives.
• Write demand letters to media outlets for corrections.
• Conduct deposition and witness prep for high-profile clients.
• Engage with publishers in pre-publication counseling.
• Handle all aspects of litigation.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for trials and make court appearances.
• Manage an independent caseload.
• Provide strategic analysis on insurance coverage.
• Handle all aspects of civil litigation.
• Draft discovery and substantive motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Gain immediate courtroom experience.
• Interact directly with clients and carriers.
• Manage all phases of complex litigation and arbitration.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions for fact and expert witnesses.
• Oversee document review and e-discovery processes.
• Advise financial institution clients on strategy and risk.
• Manage a full caseload of defense litigation
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Represent clients in court and settlement conferences
• Collaborate on trial prep and legal strategy
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions
• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions
• Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts
• Conduct witness prep and first-chair proceedings
• Work directly with multiple partners and clients
• Draft strategy memos for case theory and narrative.
• Prepare demand letters to media outlets.
• Conduct witness and deposition preparation.
• Engage directly with high-profile clients.
• Contribute to pre-publication counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level