Butler Recruitment Group · 3 weeks ago
Senior Counsel Attorney - Trial & Defense
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expButler Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Counsel Attorney specializing in Trial & Defense. The role involves managing a litigation caseload, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and collaborating with clients and teams to advance case objectives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25-30 matters
Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations
Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs
Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
Review, analyze, and organize documents and materials for production
Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure
Supervise associates and paralegals
Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed
Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
Class Year 2016 or earlier
Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
8+ years of substantive litigation experience
Experience defending general liability, catastrophic injury, or complex tort matters
Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions
Experience managing and supervising associates and paralegals
Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds
Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase