Criminal and Civil Litigation Associate/Counsel Position – Fully Remote (Exclusive Search)
Posted 2026-05-05We have been exclusively retained by a boutique litigation firm that seeks to hire a well-credentialed attorney with good litigation experience and strong writing skills. The firm has a sophisticated and varied practice, roughly split between criminal defense and civil litigation. Criminal matters include CJA (indigent defense) and white-collar work such as healthcare fraud; civil litigation comprises the balance and can range from securities and consumer fraud to commercial disputes. The firm offers excellent hands-on responsibility (taking depositions and arguing motions), a collegial, flexible environment, and is well-suited for an attorney who values high-stakes matters and work-life balance.
- Key Responsibilities
- Handle a mixed docket of criminal defense and civil litigation matters
- Manage strategy, drafting, and client communication
- Collaborate closely with firm leadership on civil litigation matters
- Maintain strong and consistent work product across a varied and active caseload
- What the Firm Seeks
- About five or more years of litigation experience
- Strong academic credentials or prior BigLaw experience
- Candidates with a portable book of business are welcome, though not required
- Self-directed and capable of managing matters with minimal oversight
- New York bar admission expected
- What the Firm Offers
- Base salary of $150,000
- Likely bonus of approximately $25,000
- Origination credit for business generated
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) match
- Fully remote schedule and about 1600-1800 hours annually
- A varied, substantive practice with meaningful criminal defense work
We have placed two attorneys with this firm and have good ties there. Qualified candidates should email a copy of their resume to [email protected] for immediate consideration.