Senior Litigation Attorney with Construction Law Background

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• $150K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of defense litigation experience, with 7+ years if strong in construction law
  • Proven expertise in New York Labor Law and construction site accident litigation
  • Trial experience with the ability to manage high-value cases independently
  • Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market rates
  • Commitment to a long-term career with the firm, avoiding job-hopping

Responsibilities

  • Manage a full caseload of construction litigation and NY Labor Law cases from start to finish
  • Conduct and defend depositions as a core part of daily work
  • Try cases and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Collaborate with partners on trial preparation, legal strategy, and client communication
  • Mentor junior attorneys, contributing to the firm's investment in younger talent

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work policy after initial onboarding in the office
  • Supportive and collegial work environment
  • Opportunity to manage complex cases independently
  • Investment in professional development and mentorship
  • Long-term career growth potential within the firm
Full Job Description
Salary range: $150K - $195K

Location: Syosset, Long Island, NY

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Hybrid work policy: Flexible hybrid in Syosset, Long Island, NY - in-office initially to onboard, then flexible work-from-home days as schedule allows (driven by court calendar)

About this role

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Litigation Attorney with 9+ years of defense litigation experience to join a growing, collegial firm and independently manage complex construction law and Labor Law cases. You'll be someone with enough gray hairs to handle million-dollar cases without supervision-a seasoned litigator ready for a long-term home at a firm that treats its people exceptionally well.

What will you be doing?
  • Managing a full caseload of construction litigation and NY Labor Law cases from inception through resolution
  • Conducting and defending depositions as core daily work
  • Trying cases and representing clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Collaborating with partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
  • Mentoring junior attorneys as the firm invests in younger talent

Key Requirements
  • 10+ years of defense litigation experience (7+ considered with strong construction law background)
  • Demonstrated New York Labor Law / construction site accident litigation experience - absolute must-have
  • Trial experience and ability to independently handle high-value cases
  • Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market ($150K-$195K base), not Manhattan pay scales
  • Long-term mindset - no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to build a career here

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