Personal Injury Defense Attorney
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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Personal Injury Defense Attorney position in our White Plains Office.This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.The PositionQualificationsJD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in the state of New York3+ years defending personal injury claims venued in NY Supreme CourtsExperience with Labor Law 200, 240(1), and 241(6), premises liability claimsSuperior analytical skillsProfessional written work product, with the ability to concisely explain what matters most and why for clients, courts and litigant counselLegal project management experience is helpfulResponsibilitiesClaim investigation: client and non-party interaction with paralegal support to efficiently address what matters mostUnderstanding the anatomy to independently evaluate medical causation and interact with the medical professionConduct 50-h hearingsConducting and defending depositionsUnderstanding and applying CPLR discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate and enforce external and internal party complianceSettlement negotiations and ADR ForumsRegularly handle court appearances and conferencesSpearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategiesA variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Pay Range $135,000 — $185,000 USD Why Should You Apply?Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blendBenefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO planCareer Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancementEmployee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefitsWilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at ...@wilsonelser.com .We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.#J-18808-Ljbffr