Junior Partner/Senior Associate

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 10+ years of litigation experience located in Downstate New York to support the firm’s New York defense practice. This position offers an opportunity for a seasoned litigator to take on a significant role handling complex matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in defense litigation and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with meaningful courtroom experience. Candidates should ideally come from a background handling matters such as insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, or general liability, though experience in all areas is not required. This role requires initiative, sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Experience in defense litigation, ideally involving areas such as insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, or general liability
• Admission to practice in New York (additional bar admissions in NJ, CT, or PA are a plus)
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a demonstrated work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is a plus
• Federal court or appellate experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Handling all phases of New York defense litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
• Conducting legal research and preparing comprehensive reports and legal analyses
• Participating in and leading court conferences, depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings as appropriate
• Managing case strategy and deadlines while ensuring compliance with client and carrier guidelines
• Maintaining accurate time records and billing entries

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) (with generous vested match)
• flexible work options
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed