Non- Equity Partner

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Gallagher has an immediate attorney opening for a NY licensed senior trial partner to join its General Liability litigation group as a non-equity partner. Our New York practice has experienced exponential growth over the last year, and we are searching for another great addition to our team! The position involves handling a broad range of General Liability litigation matters including personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and product liability. 3rd-party insurance coverage experience is a plus. The successful candidate will have no less than fifteen years of experience handling General Liability litigation, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to develop and maintain a good relationship with clients. The successful candidate must have significant first chair trial experience and be willing to try cases on behalf of the firm’s clients. This Partner will also be required to manage a significant book of business as they will be considered as a possible long-term successor to current partners. Weber Gallagher’s NY offices operate on a hybrid basis. A weekly regular presence in either our Garden City or NYC/Manhattan office is required.

Requirements

15+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
NY bar license, active and in good standing, required.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills with clients, judge, co-counsel and opposing counsel.
Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
Proven track record of first chair trial experience through jury selection to verdict.
Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
Clerkship experience, a plus.
Ability to juggle and manage a robust book of business.
Experience in 3rd-party insurance coverage is a plus.
Work in the Long Island or NYC or Long Island office in a hybrid setting.

Nice To Haves

3rd-party insurance coverage experience
Clerkship experience

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
Manage a book of business while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
Handle trials on a first chair basis.