General Liability Associate

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, and other litigation-related documents
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Participate in court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
• Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York required
• 1+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation
• Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
• PREFERRED: Experience in general liability defense litigation, premises liability matters, New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation, experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances, experience working with insurance carriers and insured clients

Benefits

• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Broad benefits package for full-time employees
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base salary, bonus, and benefits

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

Base Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000