Senior Litigation Attorney with Construction Law Background

Talent Search Pro; Syosset (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro in Syosset, NY seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with defense experience in construction and labor law to independently manage complex matters for a growing firm.

The role requires handling high-value cases, conducting depositions, and trying cases with a collaborative team. A long-term commitment is essential, with a hybrid schedule and LI salary levels that reflect the local market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of defense litigation experience (7+ years acceptable with strong construction law background).
• Demonstrated New York Labor Law / construction site accident litigation experience (absolute must-have).
• Trial experience and ability to independently handle high-value cases.
• Long-term mindset and commitment to building a career at the firm.
• Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market ($150k–$195k base).

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of construction litigation and NY Labor Law cases from inception through resolution.
• Conducting and defending depositions as core daily work.
• Trying cases and representing clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborating with partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication.
• Mentoring junior attorneys as the firm invests in younger talent.

Skills

Defense litigation

Deposition experience

Trial experience

New York Labor Law

Construction law

Mentoring junior attorneys

Client communication

Job description

Salary range: $150K - $195K

Location: Syosset, Long Island, NY

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Hybrid work policy: Flexible hybrid in Syosset, Long Island, NY --- in-office initially to onboard, then flexible work-from-home days as schedule allows (driven by court calendar)

About this role

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Litigation Attorney with 9 years of defense litigation experience to join a growing, collegial firm and independently manage complex construction law and Labor Law cases. You'll be someone with enough gray hairs to handle million-dollar cases without supervision---a seasoned litigator ready for a long-term home at a firm that treats its people exceptionally well.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a full caseload of construction litigation and NY Labor Law cases from inception through resolution
• Conducting and defending depositions as core daily work
• Trying cases and representing clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Collaborating with partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
• Mentoring junior attorneys as the firm invests in younger talent

Key Requirements

• 10 years of defense litigation experience (7 considered with strong construction law background)
• Demonstrated New York Labor Law / construction site accident litigation experience --- absolute must-have
• Trial experience and ability to independently handle high-value cases
• Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market ($150K--$195K base), not Manhattan pay scales
• Long-term mindset --- no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to build a career here