Senior Attorney - Premises Liability & Construction

Job Description

Senior Litigation Attorney – (Premises Liability & Construction)

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Hybrid | Full-Time

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$175,000 – $185,000 base + year-end bonus

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We're partnering with a well-established civil defense litigation firm in Syosset to find a Senior Litigation Attorney. This is a long-term seat with a clear path to partnership at a firm known for exceptional attorney retention.

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What you'll do

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• Manage a full caseload of civil defense matters, including premises liability, construction site accident, and general negligence cases, from inception through resolution
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• Take and defend depositions as a core part of your day-to-day work
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• Try cases and represent clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences
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• Partner with firm leadership on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
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• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm invests in its next generation of talent
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What we're looking for

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• 9–15 years of civil defense litigation experience
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• Experience defending premises liability and/or construction/NY Labor Law matters
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• Trial experience and the ability to independently handle high-value cases without supervision
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• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills
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• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
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• Ability to commute to the Long Island office (in-office during onboarding, flexible hybrid afterward)
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• A long-term career mindset and a collaborative, collegial approach
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Why this opportunity stands out

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• Reasonable billable hours: 2,000-hour expectation.
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• Real flexibility: Hybrid schedule built around your court calendar.
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• Growth and a path forward: The firm is expanding with cases coming in from multiple accounts, and there's a genuine path to partnership for the right person.
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• Collegial culture: Open-door environment with direct access to leadership.
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• No Manhattan commute: Long Island office while covering NYC and the surrounding boroughs.
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