General Liability Of Counsel/ Associate

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an experienced General Liability Associate/Of Counsel in New York to handle a diverse mix of construction, casualty, transportation and insurance matters. You will manage your own caseload with partner support, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and appearing in court while maintaining direct client and carrier relationships.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, significant ownership from day one, and opportunities for growth within a national platform.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York Bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in construction, insurance defense, casualty, premises liability, or transportation matters preferred.
• Ability to manage files independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with partner mentorship.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Appear in court and attend mediations.
• Handle discovery and case strategy.
• Work directly with clients and carriers.
• Assist with trial preparation and complex litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent file management

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Client communication

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

A nationally recognised litigation firm is looking to add an experienced General Liability Associate/ Of Counsel to its growing New York team.

This is an opportunity for a litigator who enjoys managing cases, taking ownership of client relationships, and handling a diverse mix of construction, casualty, transportation and insurance matters. Attorneys in the group are given significant responsibility from day one and are encouraged to take an active role in case strategy, client management, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.

The team handles a broad range of matters, including New York Labor Law claims, construction accidents, premises liability, transportation litigation and general casualty disputes, representing insurers, businesses and other institutional clients.

The Role

• Managing your own caseload with partner support and mentorship.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Appearing in court and attending mediations.
• Handling all aspects of discovery and case strategy.
• Working directly with clients and carriers.
• Assisting with trial preparation and complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted and in good standing in New York.
• 5+ years litigation experience.
• Background in construction litigation, insurance defense, casualty, premises liability, transportation or general liability matters.
• Experience managing files independently.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law claims is advantageous.

Why This Opportunity?

• Broad mix of construction, casualty, transportation and general liability work.
• Genuine opportunity to take ownership of matters.
• Regular client contact and litigation responsibility.
• Strong mentorship from experienced litigators.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Clear long-term growth prospects within a well-established national platform.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.