Senior General Liability Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
$155,000-$200,000 USD
life insurance, 401(k), remote work
United States, New York, New York
Nov 16, 2024
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout 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. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior General Liability Attorneyposition in our New York City Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Wilson Elser'sNew York City office iscurrently seeking aSenior General Liability Attorneywith experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury.This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 5+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with a leading complex tort & general casualty practice team. This is a hybrid position offering a mix of in-office and remote work. Responsibilities: Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners Regular trial preparation, investigations, court appearances, mediations, and depositions Communicate with clients and provide reports Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in New York 5+ years of litigation defense experience required, with experience in general liability, premises liability, and/or New York Labor Law (Sections 200, 240, and 241) matters preferred Legal project management experience 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. 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. Pay Range $155,000 — $200,000 USD Why Should You Apply? Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. 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.