Senior General Liability Partner | Law Firm Leader

Chartwell Law; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law in Buffalo, NY seeks a Partner to lead legal and business functions, supervise teams, guide attorneys, and coordinate operations. The role advises clients, represents them in courts and administrative proceedings, and shapes strategy under applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, partners participate in hiring, budgeting, compliance, and overall growth, with a focus on sustaining service quality and firm direction. Remote/hybrid/onsite possibilities may apply based on needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted in [State] (other states a plus).
• Experience participating in negotiations and mediations.
• Superior analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
• Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep including supervision of associates and staff members.
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases.
• Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required.
• Salary range $100,000 - $165,000.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Management

Service Focus

Planning & Prioritization

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law in Buffalo, NY seeks a Partner to lead legal and business functions, supervise teams, guide attorneys, and coordinate operations. The role advises clients, represents them in courts and administrative proceedings, and shapes strategy under applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, partners participate in hiring, budgeting, compliance, and overall growth, with a focus on sustaining service quality and firm direction. Remote/hybrid/onsite possibilities may apply based on needs.