Overview Join a premier international law firm as an Associate in Trial & Defense. You will manage a varied general liability caseload, including NY Labor Law, premises liability, and catastrophic injury matters. You'll work closely with insurers and clients while honing trial, deposition, and writing skills in a fast-paced environment. This role offers meaningful responsibility and opportunities to shape litigation strategy and advance within a collaborative team.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
- paid parental leave
- flexible paid time off
- 401(k)/retirement plans
- student loan repayment support
- wellness programs
Responsibilities- Manage a litigation caseload of 25-30 matters
- Take and defend depositions, participate in hearings and mediations
- Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings and briefs
- Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
- Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
- Review, analyze, and organize documents for production
- Investigate claims, develop case strategy, assess liability and exposure
- Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed
- Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives
Key requirements- JD from ABA-accredited law school; active NY Bar in good standing
- 3-6 years of substantive litigation experience
- Experience defending premises liability, general liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation or negligent security matters
- Background handling NY Labor Law claims strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions
- Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds
- Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- collaboration
- proactivity
- strong written and verbal communication
- Westlaw
- Lexis
- deposition practice
