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Job description
New York Labor Law Attorney – New York, NY
A growing New York City litigation boutique is seeking a New York-licensed attorney with 2–8 years of experience to join its insurance defense and New York Labor Law practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience involving New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241(6), construction accidents, premises liability, general liability, or high-exposure personal injury litigation.
The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of litigation experience and an established insurance defense or Labor Law background. However, attorneys with 2–4 years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply if they have hands‑on experience attending hearings, conducting or defending depositions, drafting motions, and handling litigation files.
The firm offers meaningful courtroom experience, direct partner mentorship, increasing file ownership, hybrid flexibility, and a collaborative boutique environment where attorneys can develop without being micromanaged.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary of $125,000–$200,000, based on experience
Performance bonus opportunities
Additional bonuses connected to successful verdicts and settlements
Hybrid work schedule
401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Access to financial-planning resources
Paid time off
Direct partner mentorship
Substantive courtroom and deposition experience
Increasing autonomy and full file ownership
Collaborative, supportive firm culture
Team lunches, happy hours, and firm celebrations
New York Labor Law Attorney Qualifications
Active New York Bar admission
Juris Doctor degree
2–8 years of litigation experience
Experience attending court hearings or conferences
Experience taking, defending, preparing for, or meaningfully participating in depositions
Experience drafting substantive motions
Experience handling and advancing litigation files
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active matters
Familiarity with legal billing and time-entry requirements
Willingness to work within a hybrid schedule and maintain a professional in‑office presence
Preferred Experience
New York Labor Law §§ 200, 240, and 241(6)
Scaffold Law litigation
Construction accident defense
Insurance defense
General liability defense
Premises liability
Catastrophic injury and high‑exposure litigation
Plaintiff, fact‑witness, expert, or corporate depositions
Summary judgment motions
Court appearances and oral arguments
Insurance carrier reporting
Case evaluations and litigation reports
Mediation, arbitration, or settlement conferences
Trial preparation or trial‑calendar experience
First‑chair or significant second‑chair trial experience
First‑chair trial experience is preferred for more senior candidates but is not required.
Responsibilities
Handle New York Labor Law, construction accident, premises liability, general liability, and high‑exposure insurance defense matters
Manage litigation files from assignment through settlement, dismissal, or trial
Investigate claims and develop litigation strategies
Attend hearings, court conferences, oral arguments, and trial calls
Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
Draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, legal memoranda, and substantive motions
Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment motions
Analyze liability, damages, comparative negligence, contractual indemnification, and litigation exposure
Prepare insureds, clients, witnesses, and experts for depositions and trial
Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
Prepare case evaluations, litigation plans, status reports, and insurance carrier reports
Maintain compliance with carrier billing guidelines and reporting deadlines
Accurately record time and meet billable‑hour expectations
Communicate proactively with partners, clients, carriers, and other members of the litigation team
Senior attorneys may mentor junior associates and assist with case strategy
What the Firm Is Seeking
The successful candidate will be organized, responsive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership of litigation matters. The firm values attorneys who are self‑sufficient but collaborative, communicate proactively, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy working in a team‑oriented boutique environment.
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience with:
New York Labor Law or construction accident matters
Court hearings and conferences
Depositions taken and defended
Substantive and dispositive motion practice
Summary judgment motions
Independent file management
Insurance carrier reporting
Legal billing and deadline management
Attorneys with 2–4 years of experience do not need to possess extensive first‑chair trial experience or complete file autonomy. They should, however, have meaningful litigation experience and be ready to assume greater responsibility with direct partner support.
If you are a New York litigation attorney seeking stronger Labor Law experience, substantive courtroom exposure, direct mentorship, and long‑term growth within a collaborative insurance defense firm, we encourage you to apply.
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Jessica Jones
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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