Litigation Attorney

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions represents a leading real estate development company in New York City seeking an experienced attorney to manage lawsuits and claims involving residential and commercial properties. You will draft pleadings, conduct research, advise on liability, and coordinate with outside counsel, insurers, and property managers to resolve matters.

This onsite role requires strong civil litigation skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifikationen

• JD required from an accredited U.S. law school; bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of legal experience defending property owners or businesses in lawsuits.
• In-house experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal research.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on litigation strategy and risk exposure.
• Represent the company in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlements when appropriate.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, insurers, and claims adjusters on ongoing matters.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Drafting pleadings

Legal research

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, A leading real estate development company based in New York City, is seeking an experienced legal professional to manage and oversee lawsuits and legal claims related to residential and commercial properties. This role involves handling premises liability claims, personal injury lawsuits, property-related disputes, and other litigation matters, reporting directly to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, legal briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations regarding litigation strategies, potential liability, and risk exposure.
• Represent the company in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations as appropriate.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, insurance carriers, and claims adjusters regarding ongoing litigation matters.
• Work closely with property managers and internal departments to gather incident reports, documentation, witness statements, and other information relevant to legal claims.
• Review insurance coverage and assist with coordinating the defense of insurance claims.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, court filings, case developments, and settlement discussions.
• Evaluate potential settlements and provide recommendations to management regarding case resolution.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of litigation matters, including case studies, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Provide legal guidance to management regarding potential liability, litigation risks, and preventative measures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on defending property owners, both residential and commercial real estate companies, or other businesses against lawsuits.
• In-house experience is a plus.
• Experience handling commercial litigation, premises liability, negligence claims, or insurance defense litigation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal research.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This role is 5 days onsite in Manhattan- mandatory!

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