Associate – General Liability – Hybrid from Long Island, NY

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced Associate to join the General Liability practice group. The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability defense litigation matters in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day handling of cases.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and prepare well-reasoned legal recommendations to the client.
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and conduct arbitrations and/or trials.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
• Some local travel for trials, court conferences etc. typically local to NY.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• NY active and good standing bar license, required. NJ license a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel mostly in NY for court or as necessary.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from Long Island, NY.
• Experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, taking depositions, and conducting arbitrations/trials.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense with a strong preference for those with prior experience in liability defense such as motor vehicle and/or premises liability.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical. 

To apply: Please submit a resume and writing sample for consideration to: careers@wglaw.com. Please note the title of the position you are applying for in the Subject of the email. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.