General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; Village of Garden City (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join their dynamic litigation team. This role offers the chance to work on complex cases in general liability and personal injury, providing a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth. With a flexible hybrid working arrangement, this position not only emphasizes client-focused service but also supports work-life balance. Join a firm that values teamwork and innovation, and take your legal career to the next level with ample opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation experience in general liability and personal injury.
• Admitted to practice in New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Handle court appearances and depositions.

Skills

Litigation

Client Communication

Legal Project Management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our East Meadow, LI Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our high-performing litigation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to defend complex cases in general liability, premises liability, personal injury, tort claims, and a variety of other areas. With an emphasis on client-focused service, this position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
  
  

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 2+ years litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense.
• Experience in trucking-related litigation, construction/labor law, and/or transportation matters is highly preferred.
• Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented oriented environment
• Legal project management experience is helpful
  
  

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay Range

$125,000 - $175,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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