Wilson Elser’s New York office is currently seeking an Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney.
About Wilson Elser
Founded in 1978, Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 40 offices in the United States and one in London.
About the Opportunity
Wilson Elser’s New York office is currently seeking an Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney with 3+ years of defense litigation experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Independently 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 projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of New York
- 3+ years of defense litigation experience
- Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and general liability
- Experience appearing in court for OSHA hearings is a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Salary
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
- Unlimited PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply by sending their credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting “New York Construction/ General Liability Associate Attorney” in the subject line.
Location
New York
