Attorney

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP in New York seeks a liability defense attorney with 7+ years of relevant experience to join our fast-paced, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes outstanding writing and oral advocacy, strong time management and communication, and the ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining quality. A path to partnership and potential equity ownership is available for growth‑oriented attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong time management and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, team-first attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent matters.
• Experience handling pleadings and discovery; taking/defending depositions; attending mediations.
• Trial experience and other state admissions a plus.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Multitasking

Depositions

Mediations

Job description

Join Our Team – Liability Defense Attorney (NY/PA)

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP – a nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm – is seeking a talented attorney to join our team office in our Liability Defense practice group.

We offer a competitive compensation package and robust benefits. Base salary plus discretionary bonuses available.

Firm Overview: With over four decades of experience and eight offices across the country, Butler is home to approximately 140 attorneys. The firm provides strong career advancement opportunities, including a well-defined path to partnership and potential equity ownership for growth-oriented attorneys. Mentorship programs are also available to all interested lawyers.

Butler promotes work-life balance by maintaining reasonable billable hour requirements and fostering a supportive, positive culture. Our Tampa office has been named a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for 10 consecutive years! The firm organizes a variety of activities throughout the year, including educational seminars, wellness and mental health lunch-and-learns, diversity and inclusion events, attorney social gatherings, and family-friendly gatherings.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A minimum of 7 years' of relevant experience who is eager to grow in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
• Strong time management and communication abilities
• A detail-oriented mindset
• A collaborative, team-first attitude
• The ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent matters effectively
• Experience handling in preparing pleadings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, and attending mediations required; trial experience and other state admissions a plus.