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CIPRIANI & WERNER PC · 1 month ago

Senior Associate/Of Counsel - General Liability

Syosset, NY, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm that seeks to understand and meet the needs of its clients. They are looking for a Senior Associate/Of Counsel with extensive experience in New York litigation to manage cases and provide defense in high exposure legal matters.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Management of an individual caseload as well as that of Junior Associates handling all aspects of defense from inception through trial (Trial Experience is a plus, but not required)

Drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery

Analysis of medical records, workers’ compensation records, employment records, and collateral source records

Taking and defending depositions of party and non-party witnesses

Coordinating with Liability and Damages Experts

Drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions

Analysis of risk transfer opportunities and drafting of tender letters

Appearing for court conferences and motion arguments

Preparing cases for mediation/arbitration

Assisting in preparations for trial and potential trial attendance

Qualification

New York LitigationGeneral LiabilityTrial ExperienceJ.D. degreeManagerial experienceMicrosoft Office 365ProLawExcelE-document managementOrganizational skillsTime managementOutstanding writing skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New York

Must be licensed and have practiced law for 7-10 years preferred with focus in New York General Liability, New York Labor Law and/or Personal Injury defense required

Managerial experience

Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred

Trial experience a plus but not required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative and welcoming work environment

Work-Life balance

Company

CIPRIANI & WERNER PC

CIPRIANI & WERNER is a law firm providing legal services in insurance law and litigation in the mid-Atlantic region.

Founded in 1985

Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, USA

201-500 employees

http://c-wlaw.com

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