Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate - General Liability
About The Position
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is seeking a mid-level to senior attorney with at least three years of experience to join its General Liability team. The attorney will represent landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies, and owners of a wide variety of commercial establishments in general liability litigation. The work also includes Labor Law, products liability, and complex, high-exposure matters, with cases handled from inception through trial and appeals. The firm describes its workplace as enriching, collegial, and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The position may be based in Valhalla (Westchester), Garden City (Long Island), or Parsippany, New Jersey, and is hybrid/remote. The anticipated pay range is $120,000–$175,000, with eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in New York.
- At least three years of experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Bright, highly motivated, proactive attorney with excellent writing skills and the willingness and capability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with New York Labor Law.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to develop litigation strategy for the defense of general liability actions.
- Draft and review pleadings, discovery, memoranda, briefs, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Represent clients in court.
- Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, and other aspects of general liability litigation.
- Interact with medical experts.
- Conduct legal and medical research and analysis.
- Draft motions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Interact with clients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
- Personal and professional development.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Collegial and supportive culture.
- Discretionary performance-based bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
