Senior General Liability/Construction Litigation Associate/ Partner - NY Metro

Justia, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, a leading general liability defense firm with 140+ lawyers across nine offices in NY, NJ, CT, and CA, seeks a Senior General Liability/Construction Litigation Associate/Partner to handle cases independently and oversee associates. Hybrid office/remote work is available in the NYC metro area and nearby offices.

The role focuses on representing landlords, business owners, and contractors in general liability and construction litigation, including Labor Law matters.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in New York is required.
• Experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for general liability actions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, memos and briefs; review litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court and participate in depositions and hearings.
• Conduct trials and coordinate with medical experts and other professionals.
• Interact with clients and manage multiple matters efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Client interaction

Project management

Organization & time management

Problem-solving

Education

Admission to practice in New York

Experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience

Familiarity with New York Labor Law

Job description

Job Title: Senior General Liability/Construction Litigation Associate/ Partner

Role: Senior Associate/Partner – handle cases independently overseeing associates/conducting trials

Expertise: Senior Associate/Partner level experience

Job Location: Valhalla (Westchester), New York City, Garden City (Long Island) or Parsippany, NJ - Hybrid office / remote

Description: Represent business owners, landlords, managing agents, security services organizations, building owners and contractors in general liability litigation and construction litigation.

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading general liability defense firm with 140+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement. General Liability is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice and the GL group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals.

This position is for an attorney with experience to join the General Liability team which represents landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies and owners of a wide variety of commercial establishments, including litigation of Labor Law, products and complex, high exposure matters. We are looking for a bright attorney and excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction. We are looking for someone with trial experience who can try cases in the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to develop litigation strategy for the defense of general liability actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Represent clients in court;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of general liability litigation;
• Conduct trials;
• Interact with medical experts;
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York; and
• Experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience.
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law a plus.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; and
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Benefits Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000, depending on the level of experience, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal needs factors.