Non- Equity Partner - New York

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Oversee and contribute towards case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys.
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
• Build and foster strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our office in New York.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• NY bar license, active and in good standing, required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, answering written discovery, taking/defending depositions and handling oral arguments.
• Experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense.
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prominent track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Pay

This position offers a salary range of $180,000 – $200,000 and is based on a variety of factors including education, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our office in New York.