Senior General Liability/Construction Litigation Associate/ Partner - NY Metro
About The Position
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join its General Liability team as a senior associate or partner. The firm is a general liability defense firm with more than 140 lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The General Liability group handles litigation from inception through trial and appeals and offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The attorney will represent landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies, owners of commercial establishments, and contractors in general liability and construction litigation. Matters include Labor Law, products liability, and complex, high-exposure cases. The role requires the ability to act independently, interact comfortably with clients, and try cases in the five boroughs. The position may be based in Valhalla (Westchester), New York City, Garden City (Long Island), or Parsippany, New Jersey, with a hybrid office/remote arrangement.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York.
- Experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience.
- Trial experience and ability to try cases in the five boroughs.
- 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.
- Ability and willingness to work independently and proactively.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with New York Labor Law.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in developing 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.
- Conduct trials.
- Interact with medical experts.
- Conduct legal and medical research and analysis.
- Draft motions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Interact with clients.
- Handle cases independently and oversee associates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
