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About the job

Pay: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join one of the most recognized litigation defense firms in New York — a firm with a national reputation, Tier 1 rankings, and a client roster that spans Fortune 100 corporations to major international insurers

Handle complex, substantive construction defense matters from day one — pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and real courtroom experience

Work alongside elite practitioners consistently named among the Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers, in an environment built for attorney development

Benefit from a hybrid schedule that gives you flexibility without sacrificing the mentorship and collaboration that come from working alongside seasoned litigators

Competitive compensation that rewards experience — this is a firm that pays for talent

Join a practice that has been growing its construction defense presence and offers room for associates to grow with it

Be part of a team with deep expertise across construction, maritime, aviation, products liability, and general liability — a platform that keeps the work intellectually engaging

Location: Lower Manhattan, New York, NY — a 4-day in-office / 1-day remote hybrid schedule (Monday or Friday). The firm offers genuine flexibility when life requires it, while maintaining the hands-on, collaborative environment that makes associates here better lawyers.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar. This role requires 2+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for defense, construction, premises liability, or general liability backgrounds. Candidates without NY Bar admission or the required litigation experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized, full-service litigation defense firm headquartered in Lower Manhattan with a decades-long track record of handling complex matters for major insurance underwriters, construction companies, vessel owners, and Fortune 100 corporations. Our attorneys are consistently ranked among the best in the country across maritime, construction, and general liability practice areas — and we're proud of the culture we've built around rigorous legal work, mentorship, and long-term attorney growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Manage all phases of pre-trial litigation in construction defect, construction accident, and premises liability defense matters in New York state and federal courts

Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery demands, and dispositive motions; argue motions before the court

Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

Analyze risk, develop case strategy, and communicate recommendations directly to clients

Coordinate with expert witnesses and communicate with opposing counsel

Research complex legal issues and produce polished written work product

Work toward case resolution in a collaborative environment where your judgment is trusted and your contributions matter

Qualifications

Active New York State Bar admission required

2+ years of litigation experience required; defense strongly preferred

Construction, premises liability, or general liability background strongly preferred

Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to independently manage a caseload with a high level of responsibility

1,900-hour annual billing minimum

Trial experience a plus — the firm actively supports associate trial participation

Additional bar admissions a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where associates do real work — not doc review. You'll handle complex construction defense matters, stand up in court, and develop the kind of litigation instincts that come only from genuine hands-on experience. The team is deeply experienced, the clients are sophisticated, and the cases are anything but routine. Add a hybrid schedule, competitive pay, and the prestige of working at one of the most decorated litigation defense shops in the country, and this is a role that can genuinely shape a career.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance