Wilson Elser's Garden City office is currently seeking an Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney.The FirmWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.The PositionQualifications
- 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
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
The annualized salary range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.Interested?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 ...@wilsonelser.com and putting Garden City Construction/ General Liability Associate Attorney in the subject line.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.