Description:

A Full-Service Law Firm's New York City office is currently seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation based responsibilities. The role can be based in our White Plains location or in our New York City Midtown office location.

The Firm:
A Full-Service Law Firm is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position:
Qualifications:
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in New York
  • 1+ years of defense litigation
  • Experience with insurance defense, general liability, NY Labor Law and transportation litigation
  • Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented oriented environment
  • Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities:
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
  • Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
  • Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports