Senior Litigation Attorney


New York
Permanent
$180,000 - $230,000 USD a year
Private Practice
PR/601493_1786128355
Senior Litigation Attorney
We are partnered with a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm with a strong reputation in insurance defense, construction litigation, and complex casualty matters. With a broad national footprint and a deep bench of experienced trial attorneys, the firm represents insurers, contractors, developers, transportation companies, and other sophisticated clients in high-exposure litigation across New York and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced Construction / General Liability Litigation Attorney to join a highly regarded defense litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to handle a sophisticated mix of New York Labor Law, construction defect, premises liability, transportation, and general casualty matters, while working closely with seasoned litigators on significant and complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of construction, general liability, premises liability, and transportation-related matters from inception through resolution
  • Handle all aspects of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation
  • Defend claims involving New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241 as well as high-exposure casualty and construction accident matters
  • Work directly with clients, carriers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop litigation strategy and provide regular case updates
  • Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters, including catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to overall case strategy and client service initiatives

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to the New York Bar
  • 3+ years of defense litigation experience
  • Strong background handling construction litigation, general liability, insurance defense, and/or premises liability matters
  • Experience independently managing cases and client relationships
  • Demonstrated deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience
  • Trial experience as first or second chair is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation strongly preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished litigator seeking a long-term platform with significant responsibility, sophisticated work, partnership-track potential, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. If you're looking to continue building your construction and general liability practice with a nationally respected litigation team, apply now.

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