Senior Attorney - Premises Liability & Construction

Mazoogi; Syosset (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Senior Litigation Attorney – Premises Liability & Construction at a Syosset-based civil defense firm. This hybrid, full-time role offers a clear path to partnership as you manage a full civil defense caseload, take depositions, try cases, and mentor junior attorneys.

NY Bar admission and 9–15 years of experience are required; strong deposition and trial skills are essential. Onboarding will be in-office on Long Island with a flexible hybrid schedule thereafter.

Qualifications

• 9–15 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience defending premises liability and/or construction/NY Labor Law matters.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of civil defense matters, including premises liability, construction site accident, and general negligence cases.
• Take and defend depositions as a core part of your day-to-day work.
• Try cases and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Partner with firm leadership on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication.
• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm invests in its next generation of talent.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Client communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

J.D. degree

New York Bar admission

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney – (Premises Liability & Construction)

Hybrid | Full-Time

$175,000 – $185,000 base + year-end bonus

We're partnering with a well-established civil defense litigation firm in Syosset to find a Senior Litigation Attorney. This is a long-term seat with a clear path to partnership at a firm known for exceptional attorney retention.

What you'll do

• Manage a full caseload of civil defense matters, including premises liability, construction site accident, and general negligence cases, from inception through resolution


• Take and defend depositions as a core part of your day-to-day work


• Try cases and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences


• Partner with firm leadership on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication


• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm invests in its next generation of talent

What we're looking for

• 9-15 years of civil defense litigation experience


• Experience defending premises liability and/or construction/NY Labor Law matters


• Trial experience and the ability to independently handle high-value cases without supervision


• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills


• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar


• Ability to commute to the Long Island office (in-office during onboarding, flexible hybrid afterward)


• A long-term career mindset and a collaborative, collegial approach

Why this opportunity stands out

• Reasonable billable hours: 2,000-hour expectation.


• Growth and a path forward: The firm is expanding with cases coming in from multiple accounts, and there's a genuine path to partnership for the right person.


• Collegial culture: Open-door environment with direct access to leadership.


• No Manhattan commute: Long Island office while covering NYC and the surrounding boroughs.