Construction General Liability Associate Attorney

Company: Wilson Elser
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Wilson Elser's New York office is currently seeking an Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney.The FirmWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.The PositionQualificationsJD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in the State of New York3+ years of defense litigation experienceExperience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and general liabilityExperience appearing in court for OSHA hearings is a plusSuperior analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to manage a caseload independently and responsiblyLegal project management experience is helpfulResponsibilitiesIndependently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (NYS Labor Law)Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projectsRegularly handle court appearances and depositionsCommunicate with clients and provide status reportsWhy Should You Apply?Excellent Benefits including a 401k matchProfessional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney TrainingGenerous PTO planExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCorporate Discount PlansThe annualized salary range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Interested?Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to attorneyrecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting " New York Construction/ General Liability Associate Attorney" in the subject line.We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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