Senior Litigation Associate/ Special Counsel

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with firm match

Hybrid work environment

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC in New York seeks an associate attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our regional defense firm. You will manage your own caseload in general liability, appear in court, argue motions, and conduct depositions under the guidance of senior attorneys and partners.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, exposure to complex matters, and strong potential for long-term career growth and mentoring within the firm.

Qualifications

• New York Bar Admission required.
• Attendance at an accredited law school required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseloads in general liability matters.
• Go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions.
• Participate in trials and trial preparation with senior attorneys.

Education

New York Bar Admission

ABA-accredited law school attendance

Job description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC is a regional defense firm of 30+ lawyers defending clients in the trucking, construction, product manufacturing, insurance and other industries. This position is for an associate attorney of 5+ years of experience for our New York office. We offer a hybrid work environment and provide flexibility, hands‑on litigation experience and an opportunity to work on complex, high‑stakes matters. Cases will involve all forms of general liability, including:

• Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability

New York Bar Admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $210,000

• 401K with firm match
• Hybrid work environment
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively foster a firm culture of mentoring, collaboration and diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value the work they produce and those with whom they work. We support flexibility and provide our attorneys with the technology necessary to enhance their hybrid work experience. We seek long‑term team members who desire to represent their clients to the best of their ability and learn through collaboration with their team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to progress as an attorney and build a long‑term career.

Our attorneys manage their own caseloads, go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions. They participate actively in trials, trial preparation and collaborate closely with our senior attorneys and partners. Our attorneys gain exposure to clients and insurance carriers and participate in our formalized mentoring program. We have a well‑established track record of promoting from within.

Compensation will be based on experience, education, business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final compensation offered may be outside of the stated range based appropriate factors.