Senior Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - General Liability

Job Title: Senior Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - General Liability

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Defense Litigation Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice. The position offers a hybrid remote opportunity with job locations in New York City, NY; Uniondale, NY; White Plains, NY; and Stamford, CT. The successful candidate will work primarily with a team focused on defending general and premises liability matters, as well as assisting in product liability defense for manufacturers of FDA-regulated products. This is a great opportunity for an attorney with substantial experience in defense litigation to advance in a dynamic environment.

Duties:

• Take and defend depositions, ensuring comprehensive and effective documentation.
• Research legal, medical, and scientific issues while collaborating with senior attorneys to formulate strategies.
• Draft significant legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, motions for summary judgment, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Prepare detailed reports for clients, including case evaluations, deposition summaries, medical record analyses, and other case reports.
• Work with expert witnesses to coordinate testimony and case analysis.
• Participate in the preparation and planning of trials, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Represent clients at courtroom appearances, including presenting oral arguments and participating in discovery conferences.
• Maintain a commitment to achieving a minimum of 1900 billable hours annually.

Requirements:

• 6-10+ years of experience in general and premises liability and/or product liability matters, with significant first-chair deposition and courtroom experience.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required; New Jersey Bar admission is a plus.
• Strong familiarity and experience with New York Courts.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• High level of conscientiousness, self-discipline, and responsibility.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse personalities and contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar is required; New Jersey Bar certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in legal research and writing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in handling complex litigation and working with expert witnesses.
• Ability to foster strong client relationships.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

This prominent, large, full service, New York law firm is committed to the philosophy that lawyers must be problem solvers. This firm has experienced rapid growth over the years due to its success, market salaries, and commitment to delivering quality legal services in a cost effective manner. It is at the forefront in electronic commerce and the legal issues arising from the use of the Internet for domestic and international business transactions. Attorneys at this firm are encouraged to become actively involved in their communities and many have served as members of board of directors for numerous corporations and charitable organizations, including hospitals, museums, and shelters. They believe their commitment to their community is a reflection of the high quality, hard working, dedicated, actively involved people that they are.