Senior Associate - Insurance Defense Litigation (NY Labor Law)

Brooks & Berne PLLC; Village of Elmsford (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic insurance defense litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to handle New York Labor Law cases, providing proactive legal representation while collaborating with clients and claims representatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, excellent research skills, and a passion for mentoring junior attorneys. Join a diverse and inclusive firm that values aggressive representation and strives for the best outcomes for its clients. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in construction litigation, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Must be currently barred in New York.
• 4-6 years of experience in New York labor law litigation.

Responsibilities

• Litigate New York Labor Law cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft and review legal documents with attention to detail.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate on complex cases.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Senior Associate - Insurance Defense Litigation (NY Labor Law)

Job Description: Brooks & Berne is a minority-owned insurance defense firm where diversity is key. We pride ourselves on providing each of our clients with aggressive, proactive representation. Our trial attorneys are fearless, and we allow our clients to reach the best possible results in a cost-effective way. Our insurance defense team has years of experience handling premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional liability, construction/workplace accidents, and suits brought under New York’s Labor Law. Our firm is seeking to hire an experienced and accomplished attorney to assume a senior associate role in our New York construction litigation practice with experience handling all aspects in the defense of personal injury actions arising under the New York Labor Law [namely, Sections §200, 240(1) and 241(6)].

Responsibilities:

• Litigating New York Labor Law cases from inception to resolution, including handling all aspects of pleadings, discovery, depositions, court appearances, motions, mediations, etc.
• Conduct thorough research on applicable laws, regulations, and case precedents to develop effective legal strategies.
• Collaborate with claims representatives and insured clients to share legal strategies and insights, providing guidance and support throughout the litigation process.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, and other court filings with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with partners on strategy for complex construction labor law cases.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be currently barred in New York.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required.
• Four to six years of experience litigating New York labor law actions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience conducting training sessions to enhance understanding of legal processes and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage caseloads and deadlines.
• Familiarity with billable hour requirements and proficiency in accurately recording and documenting time worked.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with claims representatives and key stakeholders to support case resolution.
• Ability to apply inclusive legal strategies that consider diverse perspectives and community needs.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear, concise, and actionable legal opinions and strategies.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and court filings with detail and accuracy.

To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Please include the job title in the subject line. Please note, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.