Associate Attorney - General Liability Defense

Pay: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing civil defense litigation practice with a strong New York presence and real momentum.
• Handle a broad mix of general liability matters, including personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and product liability.
• Gain meaningful litigation experience with depositions, court appearances, arbitrations, and trial exposure.
• Work with a collaborative team that values professional development, flexibility, and strong client service.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, bonuses, excellent benefits, 401(k), and top-tier health coverage.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in New York City, offering a strong balance of in-office collaboration and flexible work.

Note: Candidates must have an active New York bar license and at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience. General liability defense experience is strongly preferred, and trial experience is a major plus.

About Us

We are a growing civil defense litigation firm with a strong reputation for collaboration, professionalism, and high-quality client service. Our team handles complex litigation across a wide range of practice areas, and we are committed to supporting attorney growth, flexibility, inclusion, and long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and product liability cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop effective case strategies.
• Appear in court, participate in conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate regularly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel.
• Provide timely case updates, strategy recommendations, and litigation assessments.
• Work closely with partners, associates, and legal staff in a collaborative team environment.
• Manage files efficiently while meeting billing, budget, and client service expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• 3+ years of general liability defense experience strongly preferred.
• Active New York bar license in good standing required.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, court appearances, and motion practice.
• Trial experience is a strong plus.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and collaboratively.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and work-life balance.
• Strong litigation platform with hands-on case responsibility.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture where attorneys have a voice.
• Opportunity to grow with a New York practice that has expanded significantly.
• Competitive compensation, bonuses, 401(k), health coverage, paid time off, and strong benefits.
• Professional development, mentorship, and meaningful courtroom experience.

JPC-1098

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: NY bar license. 2+ yrs civil litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: Preferred 3+ years of general liability defense experience, deposition experience, courtroom experience, and trial exposure.

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 to 3 years relevant civil litigation experience: $130,000 to $145,000

  • 4 to 5 years general liability defense experience: $145,000 to $160,000

  • 6 to 7 years strong GL defense experience with courtroom/deposition experience: $160,000 to $170,000

  • Trial experience may justify the higher end depending on JD year and fit.

Submission Email: Name / Nancy / Alexa -

nancy.carpenter@wglaw.com

asantangelo@wglaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Civil defense firm seeking a NY-licensed Associate Attorney for general liability defense litigation in NYC. Role handles PI, motor vehicle, property damage, construction/labor law, and product liability matters. Must have 2+ years civil litigation, ideally 3+ years GL defense, with trial experience a big plus.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - General Liability Defense - Weber Gallagher - JPC 1098 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Associate Attorney - General Liability Defense

• Location: NYC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: General Liability Attorney, Civil Defense Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate, Defense Litigation Associate, Premises Liability, Labor Law, Construction Defense, Product Liability, Personal Injury Defense, NY Bar.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): NYC, atty, 2+ yr civil lit