Job Title: Senior Associate - NY Labor Law / Construction Accident

Location: New York, New York 10017

Bar Admission: New York

Salary: $120,000 - $185,000

Min Billable Hours: 1950

Work Environment: Hybrid

Job Description:

Our client, a national litigation firm, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join their New York office handling NYS Labor Law and Construction accident matters. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of matters, enjoy autonomy, while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.

We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in New York. Dual licensure with PA and/or NJ or another jurisdiction is value-added;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience handling NYS Labor Law 240, 241 matters and other construction related claims.
• Civil defense experience, including all facets of litigation - drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other related litigation tasks;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines; 
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
• Experience handling mediations/arbitrations/trials desirable. 

This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. This firm’s attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial.