Senior Defense Litigator — Premises & 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 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.