Construction/ General Liability Associate Attorney

Company: Wilson Elser
Location: White Plains
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Construction/ General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking an Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. 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 firms.

The Position

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
  
  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?
      Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.comand putting "White Plains 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.

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