Attorney - Insurance Defense - New York - $185k

Construction/Labor Law Associate | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) | $185K

Join a 45-attorney Manhattan powerhouse with over 30 years defending insurers and contractors in complex construction accidents, labor law violations, and scaffold collapses across NY state and federal courts, renowned for aggressive advocacy in the city's high-risk building sector.

Why Join?

• 45 attorneys creating a tight-knit, collaborative atmosphere where associates gain immediate access to nationwide resources and cross-practice support for construction and labor law matters
• Collegial mentoring structure with partners averaging 20+ years in NY Labor Law defenses, including scaffold and elevation claims, providing weekly case reviews and trial shadowing
• Bonus eligibility unlocks at 1,900 billable hours with tiered increases based on performance metrics like case resolutions and motion wins, averaging $15K–$25K annually for mid-levels
• Sophisticated caseload featuring $10M+ exposures in building code violations and OSHA disputes for major carriers and developers
• Flexible hybrid policy requiring only 3 days onsite in the Wall Street Plaza headquarters, with remote options for court prep and research

Day-to-Day

• Defend construction accident claims involving Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) from initial investigation through discovery
• Draft and argue motions to dismiss scaffold and fall-related liability in NY Supreme and federal courts
• Conduct depositions of site workers, safety experts, and OSHA investigators to establish contributory negligence
• Prepare trial strategies including jury instructions and expert witness coordination for elevation defect cases
• Analyze building code compliance and insurance policy triggers to mitigate multimillion-dollar exposures

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