Buffalo General Liability Partner & Unit Lead

Kelley Kronenberg; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

PTO with floating holidays

401K match

BD support

Recruiting support

Job summary

Kelley Kronenberg seeks a Partner-level Attorney to lead its General Liability practice in Buffalo, NY. You will own a practice unit, drive growth, mentor a growing team, and partner with marketing to expand client relationships.

Ideal candidates have NY bar admission, 6+ years in General Liability litigation, and a track record of building a book of business in Buffalo. This is a high-responsibility role with substantial leadership and entrepreneurial opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a General Liability practice unit within the Buffalo Division, overseeing caseload distribution, team performance, and client service delivery.
• Handle complex General Liability matters—including Labor Law and construction defect from inception through resolution, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Develop and execute case strategies while maintaining and growing a book of business.
• Collaborate with the Chair of General Liability and other Unit Leads to align practice group goals with broader firm strategy.
• Partner with the firm's in-house Business Development and Marketing team to service existing clients and pursue new business opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture consistent with the firm's values.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Business development

Job description

Kelley Kronenberg seeks a Partner-level Attorney to lead its General Liability practice in Buffalo, NY. You will own a practice unit, drive growth, mentor a growing team, and partner with marketing to expand client relationships.

Ideal candidates have NY bar admission, 6+ years in General Liability litigation, and a track record of building a book of business in Buffalo. This is a high-responsibility role with substantial leadership and entrepreneurial opportunity.