Litigation Attorney

Kiernan Trebach LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Vision Insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

A well-respected civil litigation law firm is seeking experienced attorneys (2-10 years) to join their New York office. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctorate and an active NY License, with experience in civil litigation defense, insurance defense, or NY Labor Law being a plus. The firm offers health insurance, flexible schedules, and a commitment to diversity. Join a dedicated team that serves a national client base with over 35 states of court appearances.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience in Civil Litigation Defense.
• Experience with Insurance Defense clients is preferred.
• Active New York License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases related to General Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Liability.
• Write motions and legal memoranda.
• Prepare for trials and depositions.

Skills

Civil Litigation Defense experience

Insurance Defense

NY Labor Law

Motion writing

Trial preparation

Independence in work

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Active New York License

Active New Jersey Bar Licensure

Job description

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking attorneys with 2 to 10 years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team in both of our growing Manhattan and Garden City offices.

What You Will Do

• General Liability
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 2-10 years of experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus.
• NY Labor Law experience is a plus.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure

• Active New York License (Required).
• Active New Jersey Bar Licensure, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
• Being able to waive into the New Jersey bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

Why You'll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules
• Holiday Pay

DEI Statement

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.