Automobile/Premise Liability Defense Attorney

Elgen Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing seeks an experienced Automobile/Premise Liability Defense Attorney in New York, NY. The role requires 4+ years of civil litigation experience defending Automobile and Premises Liability matters and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school with NY Bar admission.

You will manage your own caseload, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials. The position emphasizes client communication, strategic advocacy, and precise compliance with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters in NY.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to NY State Bar.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, including fact witness and expert depositions.
• ADR experience in arbitrations and mediations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and scheduling requirements.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys.
• Provide regular updates and comprehensive written status reports to clients.
• Prepare strategic memoranda and collaborate with partners to ensure seamless case management.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client communication

Deposition preparation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Automobile/Premise Liability Defense Attorney

New York, New York

07/21/2026

Compensation: 150,000.-180,000. / Annually

Our client, a leading litigation law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for an experienced Automobile/Premise Liability Defense Attorney, to join our winning team in New York.

This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 4+ years of civil litigation experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• You will manage your own caseload from inception through resolution, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with all court deadlines and scheduling requirements.
• At least 4 years of experience handling the defense of Automobile and Premises Liability cases in the State of New York.
• Work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop and execute effective litigation strategies.
• Clear and consistent client communication will be essential, including providing regular updates and comprehensive written status reports.
• You will also conduct in-depth legal research, prepare strategic memoranda, and collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Previous experience taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions independently.
• Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations.
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing and filing dispositive motions
• Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations
• Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers

WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Professional development and a multi-faceted mentoring program.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.