Litigation Associate: Construction, Labor & Insurance Defense

Cozen O’Connor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its Global Insurance Department in New York, handling a sophisticated portfolio including New York Labor Law, construction, transportation, premises liability, general liability, and commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate will independently develop case strategy, manage client relationships, and drive matters from inception through resolution, with strong motion practice, depositions, and courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of insurance defense and complex civil litigation experience
• Significant experience handling New York Labor Law, construction accident, transportation, premises liability, and general liability matters
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket with minimal supervision
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
• Strong motion practice experience, including summary judgment motions and appellate briefing
• Courtroom experience, including substantive appearances, conferences, oral argument, and mediations
• Ability to analyze exposure, identify litigation risks, and develop practical, results-oriented defense strategies
• Excellent judgment, responsiveness, and client-management skills
• Superior legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Active New York law license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategy from inception to resolution
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic advice
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Lead motion practice and handling of dispositive issues
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and mediations
• Assess exposure and negotiate favorable resolutions
• Maintain rigorous docket management and meet deadlines

Skills

Case management

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Oral argument

Client communication

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Risk assessment

Attention to deadlines

Negotiation

Job description

Cozen O'Connor seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its Global Insurance Department in New York, handling a sophisticated portfolio including New York Labor Law, construction, transportation, premises liability, general liability, and commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate will independently develop case strategy, manage client relationships, and drive matters from inception through resolution, with strong motion practice, depositions, and courtroom experience.