Hybrid General Liability Associate — Albany, NY

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Competitive compensation

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, invites applications for a General Liability Associate Attorney in our Albany, NY office. The role involves managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, handling business disputes, contract disputes, and general liability matters, and collaborating with partners on case strategy.

Candidates must have a JD, New York admission, and at least 1 year of commercial or liability defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• 1+ years of commercial and/or liability defense litigation experience.
• Experience handling commercial litigation, general liability, and/or other liability defense matters.
• Strong knowledge of applicable rules of evidence, civil procedure, and litigation practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating with attorneys and Partners.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including matters involving commercial litigation, general liability, and other liability defense matters.
• Handle a variety of complex litigation matters, including business disputes, contract disputes, negligence claims, premises liability, and other general liability matters.
• Work closely with fellow attorneys and Partners on case strategy, legal projects, and litigation initiatives.
• Conduct and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in various stages of litigation.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, reviewing documents, and preparing witnesses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents, including pretrial motions.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing timely case updates, status reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate case exposure, assess potential liability, and assist in developing strategies for favorable case outcomes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, invites applications for a General Liability Associate Attorney in our Albany, NY office. The role involves managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, handling business disputes, contract disputes, and general liability matters, and collaborating with partners on case strategy.

Candidates must have a JD, New York admission, and at least 1 year of commercial or liability defense litigation experience.