New York Labor Law and Fire and Casualty Litigation Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY is seeking a New York Labor Law and Fire and Casualty Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of significant experience in handling New York labor law and fire and casualty claims. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing cases from inception through trial. Admission to the New York Bar is required, and admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of labor law and fire and casualty claims, from case inception through trial.
• Manage and represent clients in New York labor law cases, including workplace accidents and safety violations.
• Litigate fire and casualty claims involving property damage, insurance disputes, and personal injury.
• Conduct thorough investigations and legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Draft and file legal pleadings, including complaints, answers, and motions.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document production.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Advise clients on legal rights and options, and develop case strategies tailored to their needs.
• Negotiate settlements and manage case resolutions effectively.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals, including paralegals and expert witnesses, to support case preparation and presentation.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and case law in New York and potentially New Jersey.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience handling New York labor law and fire and casualty claims.
• Proven track record of managing cases from inception through trial.
• Admission to practice in the New York Bar (required).
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (preferred but not required).

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar (required).
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (preferred).

Skills:

• Extensive experience in labor law and fire and casualty litigation, including managing all aspects of complex cases.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Proven ability to represent clients effectively in court, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Excellent case management skills, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Strong negotiation skills for settlement discussions and case resolutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of legal professionals and manage case-related tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and case law in New York and potentially New Jersey.

This New York law firm believes that having local ties within a community gives the client and attorneys an advantage. Their knowledgeable attorneys represent clients in products liability, special investigations and fraud, municipal liability, automobile, aviation litigation, commercial transport, employment law, construction litigation, premises liability, food and restaurant defense, insurance coverage, bad faith, and civil rights litigation matters.