Automobile / Premises Liability Defense Attorney
About The Position
Morrison Mahoney LLP is seeking a full-time Automobile / Premises Liability Defense Attorney to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 4+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement designed to support a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals in a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive environment that values and rewards meaningful contributions. We provide a competitive salary range of $150,000-$180,000, commensurate with experience. As an Automobile / Premises Liability Defense Attorney at Morrison Mahoney, you will take on a dynamic and engaging role that offers an ideal balance of independent responsibility and collaborative teamwork. You will manage your own caseload from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials; and ensuring meticulous compliance with all court deadlines and scheduling requirements. In this role, you will work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute effective litigation strategies. Clear and consistent client communication will be essential, including providing regular updates and comprehensive written status reports. You will also conduct in-depth legal research, prepare strategic memoranda, and collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management. This multifaceted position offers a meaningful opportunity to build a rewarding and impactful career in the legal profession.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- At least 4 years of experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability cases in the State of New York
- Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions
- Perform legal research
- Respond to discovery requests
- Prepare comprehensive written status reports for insurers
- Previous experience taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions independently
- Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations
Responsibilities
- Manage cases from inception through resolution
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare and file dispositive motions
- Handle arbitrations and mediations
- Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
- Ensure meticulous compliance with all court deadlines and scheduling requirements
- Work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute effective litigation strategies
- Provide clear and consistent client communication, including regular updates and comprehensive written status reports
- Conduct in-depth legal research
- Prepare strategic memoranda
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Advocate
- Short + Long Term Disability Program
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Life Insurance
- 401(K)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels and more
- Identity Theft Protection
- Mobile Phone Stipend
- Associate Education Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
