Litigation Associate (Public Policy) - Albany Job at Direct Counsel, Albany, NY

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Associate
Location: Albany, NY (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 3–5 Years
Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually
Posted: Recently

About the Opportunity:
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Albany office . This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile public policy matters with a nationally recognized litigation team.

This role offers direct involvement with clients across industries and frequent engagement with government agencies. The practice focuses on areas such as health care, environmental and energy law, economic development, government procurement, gaming, insurance, and First Amendment law .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in a range of complex litigation and public policy disputes

  • Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and responses

  • Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review

  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda

  • Interact with clients, government agencies, and opposing counsel

  • Collaborate closely with a high-performing litigation team

Required Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar

  • 3–5 years of litigation experience at a law firm or similar setting

  • Proficiency in pleadings, motion practice, and discovery procedures

  • Experience managing e-discovery workflows and deadlines

  • Excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong client service and team collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 per year

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered

  • Opportunity to work on nationally recognized litigation and public policy matters

Application Materials Required:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Writing Sample

  • Unofficial Law School Transcript

Work Environment:

  • Onsite position based in Albany, NY

  • Collaborative, high-stakes litigation group with frequent exposure to public agencies and headline-making legal work

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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