Remote NY Labor Law & Liability Defense Associate

Stealth; City of White Plains (NY); Remote; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mostly remote work

Competitive compensation

Direct carrier contact

Collaborative team

Job summary

Stealth in White Plains, NY seeks a NY Labor Law & General Liability Defense Associate to handle a range of construction-site and general liability matters. This is a largely remote role with a stable caseload and direct client exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of NY litigation experience, NY Bar admission, and strong writing and motion skills. Salary ranges from $160,000 to $225,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the New York State Bar.
• 5+ years of litigation experience in New York personal injury defense.
• Experience with Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1) and 241(6) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction-site injury and general liability matters from intake through resolution
• Defend owners, general contractors and subcontractors in claims under Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1) and 241(6)
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, and dispositive motions, including summary judgment motions on Labor Law liability
• Take and defend depositions, and work with experts on liability and damages
• Handle indemnification, contribution and risk-transfer issues, including tenders and contractual indemnity claims
• Attend court conferences and mediations, and prepare cases for trial
• Report regularly to carriers and clients with case evaluations and recommendations

Skills

Legal research

Motion drafting

Caseload management

Education

J.D. and NY Bar

Job description

Stealth in White Plains, NY seeks a NY Labor Law & General Liability Defense Associate to handle a range of construction-site and general liability matters. This is a largely remote role with a stable caseload and direct client exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of NY litigation experience, NY Bar admission, and strong writing and motion skills. Salary ranges from $160,000 to $225,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.