Description:
Salary Range:$135,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually
Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients.
The Long Island Office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly in the last few years and is looking for a mid-level Associate to join the team.
Our Long Island team specializes in defending high exposure cases. Our attorneys have built a reputation for pursuing vigorous and inventive defense strategies not commonly advanced. We often come into cases as monitoring counsel retained by excess insurers, appellate counsel, or trial counsel. The team handles cases across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law and Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking.
Currently we are looking for attorneys with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in New York Litigation to become part of our collaborative team. This position will be part of our Monitoring/Appellate Practice Group. There are great opportunities for development and advancement.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Position Requirements:
Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:
This is a hybrid position.
The salary rage for this position is $135,000-$165,000 (assuming 4-6 years experience) and represents Cipriani & Werner P.C.'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.
Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Long Island Office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly in the last few years and is looking for a mid-level Associate to join the team.
Our Long Island team specializes in defending high exposure cases. Our attorneys have built a reputation for pursuing vigorous and inventive defense strategies not commonly advanced. We often come into cases as monitoring counsel retained by excess insurers, appellate counsel, or trial counsel. The team handles cases across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law and Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking.
Currently we are looking for attorneys with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in New York Litigation to become part of our collaborative team. This position will be part of our Monitoring/Appellate Practice Group. There are great opportunities for development and advancement.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Management of an individual caseload handling the monitoring for excess carriers of all aspects of defense from inception through trial (Trial Experience is a plus, but not required)
- Monitoring of drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery
- Analysis of medical records, workers' compensation records, employment records, and collateral source records.
- Developing strategies and preparing outlines for the taking and defending depositions of party and non-party witnesses
- Coordinating with Liability and Damages Experts
- Drafting discovery and dispositive motions
- Analysis of risk transfer opportunities and drafting of tender letters
- Appearing for court conferences and motion arguments
- Preparing cases for and attending mediations/arbitrations
- Assisting in preparations for trial and potential trial attendance
- Conduct legal research
- Prepare motions including discovery, summary judgment and in limine
- Prepare appellate briefs
Position Requirements:
- Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New York
- Must be licensed and have practiced law for 4-6 years preferred with at least 3 years focused in New York General Liability, New York Labor Law and/or Personal Injury defense required.
- Monitoring/Appellate experience preferred.
- License to practice in New Jersey and/or willingness and ability to gain admission to other states strongly preferred
- Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred
- Prior remote work experience preferred
Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Mentorship opportunities
- Collaborative and welcoming work environment
- Work-Life balance
This is a hybrid position.
The salary rage for this position is $135,000-$165,000 (assuming 4-6 years experience) and represents Cipriani & Werner P.C.'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.
Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
