Mid-sized law firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Associate to join their General Liability practice group. The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability, defense litigation matters in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and prepare well-reasoned legal recommendations to the client.
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and conduct arbitrations and/or trials.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
• Some local travel for trials, court conferences etc. typically local to NY.



Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• NY active and good standing bar license, required. NJ license a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel mostly in NY for court or as necessary.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from Long Island, NY.
• Experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, taking depositions, and conducting arbitrations/trials.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense with a strong preference for those with prior experience in liability defense such as motor vehicle and/or premises liability.