Premises General Liability Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family Medical Leave (FMLA) and Paid F

Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)

Short and Long-term Disability

Firm-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 12

12 Paid Holidays Per Year

3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Premises General Liability Attorney to join its New York Metro area insurance defense practice. You will manage cases from inception through resolution or trial, providing high-quality representation in premises liability matters.

Responsibilities include defending property owners, managing a full caseload through trial or settlement, and preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in premises/general liability defense litigation.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Trial or trial-prep experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Defend property owners and businesses in premises liability cases, including slip/trip and fall claims.
• Independently manage a full caseload from inception through trial or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct depositions, site inspections, and legal research.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients and insurance carriers to develop case strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New York laws relevant to general liability claims.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Legal research

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Premises General Liability Attorney to join its expanding insurance defense practice in the New York Metro Area. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution or trial, providing high-quality legal representation in premises liability matters.

Duties

• Defend property owners and businesses in premises liability cases, including slip/trip and fall claims.
• Independently manage a full caseload from inception through trial or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct depositions, site inspections, and legal research.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients and insurance carriers to develop case strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New York laws relevant to general liability claims.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in premises/general liability defense litigation.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Proven trial or trial-prep experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management systems.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Experience

• Experience with high-exposure and complex litigation cases preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA) and Paid Family Leave (PFL).
• Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex).
• Short and Long-term Disability.
• Firm-paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs.
• Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HRA).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Match Program.
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year to Start.
• PTO days, Bereavement, and Jury Duty.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities.