Salary range: $150K - $195KLocation: 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 roleWhat 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
