Permanent Placements LLC
Litigation Sr. Attorney/Counsel – General Liability Defense
Permanent Placements LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Litigation Sr. Attorney/Counsel – General Liability Defense
Litigation Sr. Attorney/Counsel – General Liability Defense
role at Permanent Placements LLC Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Our client is a globally integrated law firm with deep sector expertise and a strong reputation for managing complex risk across borders. With more than 60 offices spanning six continents, they offer comprehensive legal services in key industries such as insurance, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and trade. The firm is known for its robust dispute resolution practice—one of the largest in the UK—and its strategic focus on emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and global market dynamics. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that emphasizes innovation, professional growth, and high-impact client service.
Position Description:
Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a Counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to join their team focused on defending a wide range of complex general liability matters. This includes, but is not limited to, New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security claims.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and highly motivated, with exceptional legal writing skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload while interacting with both domestic and international insurance clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 25–30 matters
Take and defend depositions
Attend court hearings and mediations
Draft and submit pleadings, motions, and briefs
Prepare client correspondence and legal memoranda
Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis
Draft and respond to discovery
Review and analyze documents for production
Develop case strategies and investigate claims
Communicate effectively with insurance carrier clients and insureds
Handle all phases of litigation from responsive pleadings through trial or resolution
Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals
Qualifications
8+ years of litigation experience, including depositions
Admitted to practice in New York
Strong academic credentials
Excellent legal writing and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams
Client-facing experience and ability to build trust and confidence
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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Litigation Sr. Attorney/Counsel – General Liability Defense
role at Permanent Placements LLC Base pay range $200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Our client is a globally integrated law firm with deep sector expertise and a strong reputation for managing complex risk across borders. With more than 60 offices spanning six continents, they offer comprehensive legal services in key industries such as insurance, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and trade. The firm is known for its robust dispute resolution practice—one of the largest in the UK—and its strategic focus on emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and global market dynamics. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that emphasizes innovation, professional growth, and high-impact client service.
Position Description:
Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a Counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to join their team focused on defending a wide range of complex general liability matters. This includes, but is not limited to, New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security claims.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and highly motivated, with exceptional legal writing skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload while interacting with both domestic and international insurance clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 25–30 matters
Take and defend depositions
Attend court hearings and mediations
Draft and submit pleadings, motions, and briefs
Prepare client correspondence and legal memoranda
Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis
Draft and respond to discovery
Review and analyze documents for production
Develop case strategies and investigate claims
Communicate effectively with insurance carrier clients and insureds
Handle all phases of litigation from responsive pleadings through trial or resolution
Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals
Qualifications
8+ years of litigation experience, including depositions
Admitted to practice in New York
Strong academic credentials
Excellent legal writing and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams
Client-facing experience and ability to build trust and confidence
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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