Senior General Liability/Construction Litigation Associate/ Partner - NY Metro Area
About The Position
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading general liability defense firm with 140+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement. General Liability is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice and the GL group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. This position is for an attorney with experience to join the General Liability team which represents landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies and owners of a wide variety of commercial establishments, including litigation of Labor Law, products and complex, high exposure matters. We are looking for a bright attorney and excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction. We are looking for someone with trial experience who can try cases in the five boroughs.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with New York Labor Law a plus
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively to develop litigation strategy for the defense of general liability actions
- Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents
- Represent clients in court
- Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- Collegial and supportive culture
- Discretionary bonus based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
