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Wilson Elser · 6 days ago

General Liability Associate Attorney

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with a commitment to teamwork and client service. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join their litigation team, focusing on defending complex cases in general liability and related areas.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Madelenne Defrank

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end

Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects

Regularly handle court appearances and depositions

Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in New YorkLitigation experienceNY Construction LawLegal project managementTeam-oriented environmentClient communication

Required

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New York

3-8 years litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense

Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment

Preferred

Experience in trucking-related litigation, construction/labor law, and/or transportation matters is highly preferred

Understanding of NY Construction Law (Labor Law 200, 240, 241) and experience with OSHA proceedings are a plus

Legal project management experience is helpful

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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