Full Job Description
Job Title: Mid-Level/Senior Litigation Associate
Role: Associate in General Liability Litigation
Expertise: 3+ years of experience
Job Location: Valhalla (Westchester), Garden City (Long Island) or Parsippany, NJ - Hybrid office / remote
Description: Represent business owners, landlords, managing agents, security services organizations and a wide variety of commercial business owners in general liability litigation.
This position is for an attorney with 3+ years of experience to join the General Liability team which represent landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies and owners of a wide variety of commercial establishments and also includes the litigation of Labor Law, products and complex, high exposure matters. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive - someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.
Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively to develop litigation strategy for the defense of general liability actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Represent clients in court;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of general liability litigation;
• Interact with medical experts;
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
• Admission to practice in New York;
• At least 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation or comparable experience;
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law a plus.
Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000 - $175,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
