Senior Construction Liability Litigator

Connect Legal Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home working

Onboarding support

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks an experienced defence litigation attorney to manage NY construction accident and Labor Law cases from opening assessment through trial or settlement. You will take and defend depositions, prepare hearings, and advise clients on strategy as evidence evolves.

You will work with partners on demanding matters and support less experienced attorneys with thorough case preparation, contributing to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive defence litigation experience (10+ years) in NY construction accident and Labor Law claims.
• Trial experience and ability to handle valuable matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and prepare cases for hearings.
• Advise clients on strategy as evidence develops.
• Collaborate with partners on demanding matters.
• Mentor and support less experienced attorneys with case preparation.

Skills

Construction accident litigation

Labor Law claims

Deposition handling

Trial experience

Client advisory

Job description

Defend New York construction accident claims from the first liability assessment through settlement or trial.

The role

Manage New York construction accident and Labor Law litigation from the opening assessment through trial or settlement. You will take and defend depositions, prepare cases for hearings and advise clients on strategy as evidence develops. The position includes working with partners on demanding matters and supporting less experienced attorneys with their case preparation.

What you will need

Extensive defence litigation experience, normally ten years or more, with strong direct knowledge of New York construction accident and Labor Law claims. Lawyers with at least seven years and particularly relevant construction experience may be considered. Trial experience and confidence handling valuable matters independently are important.

What is on offer

• A full time Long Island role paying US$150,000 to US$195,000 annual base, plus discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Initial office attendance supports onboarding, with flexible home working afterwards as the court schedule and workload allow.