Wilsonelserattorneys
General Liability Of Counsel
New York, New York. Posted 12 months ago
The role
Handle insurance defense, general liability, auto and transportation liability, and NYS Labor Law construction cases as General Liability Litigation Of Counsel. Work with a litigation team, appear in court and at depositions, and keep clients updated.
What you will do
- Independently manage cases in insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, and NYS Labor Law construction matters.
- Partner with attorneys, team members, and Partners on high-impact legal projects.
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
- Engage closely with clients with clear, timely updates and guidance.
Required qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
- 10+ years of substantial litigation experience.
- Experience with insurance defense, premises liability, and general liability.
- Strong business acumen and project management capabilities.
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated experience as first and/or second chair (strongly desired).
- Advanced understanding of NY Construction Law (Labor Law §§200, 240, 241).
- Experience with OSHA proceedings and regulatory compliance.
- Background in Corporation Counsel or District Attorney's Office.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Discretionary bonuses.
- Generous PTO.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
Before you apply
- Wilson Elser accepts candidate submissions from recruitment agencies only through its Recruitment Agency Portal under a signed fee agreement.
About the company
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.