Junior Litigation Associate - General Liability

Job Title: Junior Litigation Associate

Role: Associate in General Liability Litigation

Expertise: 1-2 years of experience

Job Location: Valhalla, New York or Parsippany, NJ (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent business owners, landlords, managing agents, security services organizations and a wide variety of commercial business owners in general liability litigation.

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading general liability defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s general liability group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. General Liability is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 1-2 years’ experience to join the General Liability teams in our Westchester County offices, who represent landlords, managing agents, business owners, security companies and owners of a wide variety of commercial establishments including hospitals, nursing homes, gymnasiums, camps and other places of amusement, in General Liability litigation. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of general liability actions;

• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

• Represent clients in court;

• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of general liability litigation;

• Interact with medical experts;

• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;

• Draft motions;

• Work cooperatively with others; and

• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York;

• At least 1 year of experience in personal injury litigation;

• Familiarity with NY Labor Law a plus.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.