General Liability Defense Litigation Attorney
Job Description
Our client, a leading AmLaw firm with offices across the US, are looking to grow their litigation team in New York City with a number of strategic hires. This position is ideal for a motivated attorney with at least a year of defense litigation experience who is eager to build a long term career with a collaborative and high performing team.
Responsibilities
- Independently handle all phases of complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense.
- Regularly conduct & defend depositions, handle court appearances, and motion practice. Effectively prepare and examine witnesses, ensuring thorough case preparation and strong representation of clients.
- Collaborate with attorneys, team members, and seasoned Partners on high-impact legal projects, contributing to a collaborative, results-driven environment.
Qualifications
- A year of civil or commercial litigation experience, ideally with any of general liability, insurance coverage, product liability, premises liability and or professional liability.
- Experience with construction/labor law and or transportation and trucking matters preferred.
- Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
- Must be admitted in New York.
- Proficiency in managing complex litigation from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
Benefits
- 401k match and generous PTO plan.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Clear pathway for career advancement.
- A collaborative, diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Thomas Lythgow for a confidential discussion.
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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.