Senior Associate Attorney

Stealth; City of White Plains (NY); Remote; USD 160.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mostly remote

Direct client exposure

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Stealth, a well-regarded defense firm in White Plains, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate to handle New York Labor Law and general liability defense matters. This mostly remote role features a stable caseload and direct client exposure.

Responsibilities include managing construction-site injury and liability matters, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and coordinating with experts. NY bar with 5+ years of defense experience required; salary between $160,000 and $225,000.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. and NY State Bar admission required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience in NY personal injury defense.
• Experience with Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1) and 241(6) preferred.
• Background in general liability or insurance defense.
• Strong writing and motion practice skills.
• Able to manage a caseload independently in a largely remote setting.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Strong writing

Motion practice

Caseload management

Ausbildung

J.D. and NY Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

NY Labor Law & General Liability Defense Associate

A well-regarded defense law firm in White Plains, NY is seeking a Litigation Associate to handle New York Labor Law and general liability defense matters. This is a mostly remote role with a stable caseload and direct client exposure.

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

Qualifications:

• J.D. 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
• General liability or insurance defense background, ideally including carrier-facing reporting
• Strong writing and motion practice skills
• Able to manage a caseload independently in a largely remote setting

What We Offer:

• Mostly remote work arrangement
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Steady, well-supported caseload with direct carrier and client contact
• Collaborative team environment

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 and $225,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.