Litigation Associate Attorney - Trial u0026 Defense - ...

u003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eLITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (MID LEVEL)u003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eGENERAL LIABILITY u0026COMPLEX TORT DEFENSEu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eLocation: New York, NY u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eHYBRIDu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client, au003cstrongu003e leading international law firmu003c/strongu003e, is seeking a skilled u003cstrongu003eLitigation Associate Attorney u003c/strongu003eto join its dynamic u003cstrongu003eTrial u0026Defense Practiceu003c/strongu003e. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of sophisticated matters, including New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, hospitality, negligent security, and other complex general liability claims. Associates in this group enjoy direct interaction with clients, as well as domestic and international insurers handling high-exposure and latent-type claims.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCandidate Profileu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eJD u003c/strongu003efrom an u003cstrongu003eABA-accredited law schoolu003c/strongu003e with an u003cstrongu003eexcellent academic recordu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eActive Bar Admissionu003c/strongu003e in u003cstrongu003eNew Yorku003c/strongu003e, in good standingu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003e3-6 yearsu003c/strongu003e of substantive u003cstrongu003elitigation u003c/strongu003eexperienceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience u003cstrongu003edefending general liabilityu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003ecatastrophic injuryu003c/strongu003e, or u003cstrongu003ecomplex tort mattersu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBackground handling u003cstrongu003eNew York Labor Lawu003c/strongu003e claims u003cstrongu003estrongly preferredu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated ability to u003cstrongu003etake u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003edefend depositionsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSuperior legal writing, analytical, and research skillsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to work directly withu003cstrongu003e insurer clientsu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003einsuredsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMotivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eManage a u003cstrongu003elitigation caseloadu003c/strongu003e of approximately u003cstrongu003e25-30 mattersu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eTake u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003edefend depositionsu003c/strongu003e, and participate in u003cstrongu003ehearings u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003emediationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDraft and argue u003cstrongu003emotionsu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003eprepare pleadings and briefsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representativesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct legal research using u003cstrongu003eWestlawu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eLexisu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003eother research toolsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePrepare u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003erespond u003c/strongu003eto u003cstrongu003ewritten discovery requestsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eReviewu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eanalyzeu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003eorganize documentsu003c/strongu003e and materials for productionu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eInvestigate claimsu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003edevelop case strategyu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003eassess liabilityu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eexposureu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAssist in u003cstrongu003etrial u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003emediation preparation u003c/strongu003eand u003cstrongu003eparticipate u003c/strongu003eas neededu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectivesu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003chru003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eWhy Join Us?u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis opportunity offers a u003cstrongu003epremier platformu003c/strongu003e to practice within u003cstrongu003eone of the most active and sophisticated general liability and complex tort defense groups in the countryu003c/strongu003e. Attorneys in this practice work on high-exposure, multifaceted matters involving catastrophic injury, New York Labor Law, negligent security, transportation, and other complex liability issues—gaining u003cstrongu003ehands-on experienceu003c/strongu003e with cases that u003cstrongu003eshape industry standardsu003c/strongu003e and litigation strategy for u003cstrongu003emajor insurersu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe team is known for its u003cstrongu003edeep subject-matter expertiseu003c/strongu003e, strong mentorship, and collaborative environment. Associates benefit from direct client interaction, substantial responsibility early in their careers, and meaningful opportunities to refine trial skills, deposition practice, and strategic case management. For attorneys seeking to build a career in complex litigation within a high-performing yet collegial practice, this role provides exceptional training, professional development, and long-term advancement potential.u003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003chru003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAnnual Salaryu003c/strongu003e: Expected annual base salary range of u003cstrongu003e$130,000-$165,000u003c/strongu003e, as determined by experience and market factorsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAnnual Performance-basedu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eMonthly Bonus u003c/strongu003eEligibilityu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eComprehensive Benefits Packageu003c/strongu003e: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perksu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 12pt; 'u003eApplication Requirementsu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eInterested candidates should submit a u003cstrongu003eresumeu003c/strongu003e,u003cstrongu003e cover letteru003c/strongu003e, andu003cstrongu003e law school transcriptu003c/strongu003e for consideration.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eOur client is anu0026 u003cemu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/emu003e.u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003e#LI-DNPu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'New York, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'GA157-2750343

Created: 2025-12-03