Hybrid NYC Senior Trial Attorney—Gen.Liability/Construction

Fives DyAG Corp.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Developers Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Trial Attorney General Liability/Construction with at least 8 years of defense litigation experience to defend complex cases involving premises liability, personal injury, and labor law matters.

This hybrid in NYC role requires appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials, and managing cases from intake through trial while collaborating with partners to develop strategy.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York
• At least 8 years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and/or general liability
• Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials
• Demonstrated trial experience with personal injury, general liability, or tort cases preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, construction (NYS Labor Law), and other litigation matters.
• Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation through trial.
• Regularly conduct/defend depositions, handle court appearances, and motion practice.
• Effectively prepare and examine witnesses, ensuring thorough case preparation and strong representation of clients.
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects and case strategy.
• Communicate with clients to provide status reports, advice, and counsel regarding case developments.
• Participate in trial strategy discussions and prepare trial exhibits and evidence for litigation.
• Provide high-level client service by actively managing expectations, keeping clients informed, and delivering excellent outcomes.

Skills

Defense litigation

Trial preparation

Client communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Career Developers Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Trial Attorney General Liability/Construction with at least 8 years of defense litigation experience to defend complex cases involving premises liability, personal injury, and labor law matters.

This hybrid in NYC role requires appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials, and managing cases from intake through trial while collaborating with partners to develop strategy.