Senior Trial Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in New York, New York. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and involves defending complex cases in premises liability, general liability, and labor law matters. The position provides significant opportunities for trial work and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, and other litigation matters.
• Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation through trial.
• Conduct and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and motion practice.
• Prepare and examine witnesses, ensuring thorough case preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and partners on legal projects and case strategy.
• Communicate with clients to provide status reports and counsel on case developments.
• Participate in trial strategy discussions and prepare trial exhibits and evidence.
• Deliver high-level client service by managing expectations and achieving excellent outcomes.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in the State of New York.
• At least 8 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law), insurance defense, and premises liability.
• Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Demonstrated trial experience with personal injury or general liability cases preferred.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and competitive compensation.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.