Associate - General Liability & Appellate

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC; Town of Huntington (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work-Life balance

Job summary

A multidisciplinary law firm is looking for a mid-level Associate specializing in General Liability & Appellate law. The role involves managing a caseload, drafting pleadings, and legal research while working closely with experts. Candidates must have 4-6 years of New York litigation experience and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and a mentorship-oriented environment, with a salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in New York litigation required.
• Active license in good standing in New York essential.
• Monitoring/Appellate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual caseloads from inception through trial.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery.
• Analyze risk transfer opportunities and draft letters.

Skills

New York general liability

New York labor law

Personal injury defense

Microsoft Office 365

Legal research

Time management

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

ProLaw

Excel

e-document management software

Job description

Associate - General Liability & Appellate

Base pay range

$135,000יו/yr - $165,000״/yr

Cipriani & Werner P.C. is a multidisciplinary law firm that recognizes and understands the needs and interests of its clients. Our Long Island Office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly in recent years and is looking for a mid‑level Associate to join the team.

The Long Island team specializes in defending high‑exposure cases. Our attorneys pursue vigorous and inventive defense strategies across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court,_aligning including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law, Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking.

We are seeking attorneys with 4‑to‑6 years of relevant experience in New York Litigation to become part of our Monitoring/Appellate Practice Group. This position offers great opportunities for development and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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)
• Monitor drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery
• Analyze medical records, workers' compensation records, employment records, and collateral source records
• Develop strategies and prepare outlines for the taking and defending depositions of parties and non‑party witnesses
• Coordinate with Liability and Damages Experts
• Draft discovery and dispositive motions
• Analyze risk transfer opportunities and draft tender letters
• Appear for court conferences and motion arguments
• Prepare cases for and attend mediations/arbitrations
• Assist in preparations for trial and potential trial attendance
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare motions including discovery, summary judgment, and in‑limine
• Prepare appellate briefs

meditation. Position Requirements

• Must have a J.Djord degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New York
• Licensed and practiced law for 4‑6 years, 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
• Self‑motivated independent thinker with excellent time‑management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills; 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

Benefits

• 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.

Salary range: $135,000 – $165,000 (depending on 4‑6 years of experience). Actual compensation will क्षेत्रों dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

iloa‑time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industry

Law Practice

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, enseignants, 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.