Construction/General Liability Senior Trial Attorney

Construction / General Liability Senior Trial Attorney

Wilson Elser's New York office is currently seeking a Construction / General Liability Senior Trial Attorney.

The Firm

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys across 44 offices in the United States.

Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York
• 6+ years of trial experience to verdict
• Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and general liability
• Experience appearing in court for OSHA hearings; Corporation Counsel or District Attorney Office experience 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

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

Why Should You Apply?

• 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

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law.

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.

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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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