Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking an experienced litigation partner to join the firm's New York practice, focused on commercial arbitration matters on behalf of technology company clients. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for a skilled litigator to lead high-stakes arbitration proceedings in a collaborative, forward-thinking law firm environment.
The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in commercial arbitration defense, with a concentration in personal injury matters in the New York City metropolitan area. This role involves managing a sophisticated docket of arbitration proceedings and requires a litigator who is equally comfortable driving case strategy and developing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong motions practice background and proven ability to handle complex, high-volume matters efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading commercial arbitration proceedings on behalf of technology company clients frominceptionthrough resolution, including motions practice, hearings, and appeals
- Defending personal injury claims in the NYC metropolitan area across a range of fact patterns, including matters involving app-based claimants and off-platform incidents
- Drafting and arguing motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, and other dispositive motions
- Developing and executing case strategy in close coordination with clients
- Supervising and mentoring associates and support staff across assigned matters
- Managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact for key accounts
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum 8-10 years of litigation experience, withsignificant experiencein commercial arbitration
- Demonstrated experience defending personal injury matters, preferably in a high-volume or technology-sector context
- Active admission to the New York State Barrequired
- Strong motions practice background, including experience with motions to dismiss and motions to compel arbitration
- NYC area location preferred
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage asubstantialcaseload while leading and developing a team
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.
