Litigation Associate |labor Law|insurance defense|construction|

Marshall Conway Bradley & Gollub is looking to add an associate attorney with litigation experience to its insurance defense practice. The firm’s main practice areas are general insurance defense, including New York Labor Law and premises liability, and insurance coverage.

The firm is seeking an associate who will be responsible for handling all aspects of pre-trial litigation in the defense of complex construction accident cases, premises liability cases, and other general liability cases in New York state and federal courts. They will be generally responsible for developing the cases, analyzing risk, and working toward resolution. They will be expected to be able to handle, among other tasks: pleadings and discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions and appeals; communicating with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and communicating with experts.

The associate must have strong organizational, research, and writing skills, and be able to independently handle a high level of responsibility. We are a supportive collaborative environment.

Trial experience is a plus. The firm aims to have associates gain trial experience on their cases.

Candidates must be admitted in New York State. Additional admissions are a plus.

Cover letters will be reviewed if submitted.

Responsibilities
• Proficient and efficient research, including Westlaw
• Professional written work product, with ability to concisely explain what matters most and why -- for audiences that will include clients, courts, and litigant counsel
• Understanding and applying discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate and enforce external and internal party compliance
• Claim investigation: client and non-party interaction with paralegal support to smartly and efficiently address what matters most
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Court Conferences
• Procedural and substantive motion practice
• Settlement negotiations and ADR Forums
• Spearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategies

Qualifications
• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission a plus)
• Minimum of five years of experience in Civil Litigation
• Prior substantive experience handling matters involving New York Labor Law a plus