Litigation Associate - General Liability Defense

Red Seal Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York. The role offers exposure to a broad general liability practice including premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, and more.

Direct client and insurer interaction is common, with substantial responsibility early in the career. The ideal candidate has a NY bar in good standing, 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience, and strong writing/research skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience defending premises liability, general liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation or negligent security matters.
• Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25–30 matters.
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs.
• Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Review, analyze, and organize documents and materials for production.
• Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure.
• Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives.

Skills

3-6 years substantive litigation

Deposition taking/defense

Legal writing and research

Client and insurer interaction

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Leading international law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York. The role offers exposure to a broad general liability practice including premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, and more.

Direct client and insurer interaction is common, with substantial responsibility early in the career. The ideal candidate has a NY bar in good standing, 3–6 years of substantive litigation experience, and strong writing/research skills.