Description:
Gravity is undefeated! Help us defeat it in court! Someone fell off a ladder. Someone else says he slipped, and another says he was never even at the job site. If your idea of a good time is untangling this mess, then you may be our person!Boutique civil litigation firm Fullerton Beck is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our growing General Liability and Construction practice groups. This role suits a senior associate level attorney ready to take on more complex sophisticated caseload with visibility to clients and insurers, or a partner-level attorney looking to help manage, build or bring a book of business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of general liability matters, including premises, construction, and negligence claims, from pleadings through resolution
- Case management at Fullerton Beck means thorough investigation into the facts, actively working up the defense theories, engaging top-notch experts and beating client expectations by actively keeping clients and insurers updated as to case development, expectations and exposure.
- Defend claims under the New York Labor Law, including 200, 240(1), and 241(6), and related contractual indemnification and insurance coverage issues; stay abreast of emerging caselaw and fraud investigation in the industry
- Take and defend depositions and argue motions
- Draft dispositive motions and other pleadings
- Advise carriers, self-insureds, and corporate clients on strategy, exposure, and reserves
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys; partner-level candidates will also help with business development and client relationships
Qualifications:
- J.D. and admission to the New York bar (additional admissions a plus)
- 7+ years of litigation experience for senior associates; 10+ years for partner level
- Substantial experience litigating in NYS and NYC courts
- Working knowledge of NYLL construction-site injury claims
- Trial experience is a plus
- Excellent writing, judgment, and client-communication skills
- Partner candidates: a portable book of business is a plus but not required
What we offer:
- Salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 for non-partners; salary draw for partners to commensurate with level of experience and/or portable business
- 401(k) with employer match for non-partner positions
- Major medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Hybrid work schedule
- Reimbursement for CLE and bar expenses
- A collaborative team with real responsibility and a clear path to advancement
