Property Damage Lit. Associate - NY, Remote-Eligible

Zerega Consulting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work days

Mentorship

Advancement opportunities

Bonus potential

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zerega Consulting in New York seeks two litigation associates, Senior and Junior, to join a growing property damage and construction defect practice. You will handle complex matters, develop strategy with senior attorneys, and gain hands-on litigation experience.

The firm offers four remote days and one flexible in-office day each week, direct mentorship from experienced attorneys, meaningful responsibility, and clear opportunities for advancement within a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Senior Associate candidates should have at least two recent years of property damage or construction defect experience.
• Junior Associate candidates may have a general civil litigation background, including breach of contract or products liability experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage property damage and construction defect matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and prepare for depositions.
• Work with experts throughout the litigation process.
• Assist with the preparation of dispositive motions.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments.
• Manage deadlines and significant portions of assigned matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded international law firm, is seeking two litigation associates to join its growing property damage and construction defect practice in New York. The firm is seeking both a Senior Associate and a Junior Associate.

The group handles an expanding caseload focused on property damage and construction defect matters. These roles offer meaningful responsibility, direct mentorship and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage property damage and construction defect matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and prepare for depositions.
• Work with experts throughout the litigation process.
• Assist with the preparation of dispositive motions.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments.
• Manage deadlines and significant portions of assigned matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Senior Associate candidates should have at least two recent years of property damage or construction defect experience.
• Junior Associate candidates may have a general civil litigation background, including breach of contract or products liability experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

THE FIRM OFFERS

• Four remote days and one flexible in-office day each week.
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and partners.
• Meaningful responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.
• Clear opportunities for advancement.
• Significant bonus potential based on billable hours.
• The opportunity to join and help grow a busy practice.

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, our boutique search firm serves attorneys at all levels, from associates to managing partners, throughout the United States.