Non- Equity Partner

Senior Non-Equity Trial Partner - General Liability – NYC, Long Island, and surrounding areas. 

Weber Gallagher has an immediate attorney opening for a NY licensed senior trial partner to join its General Liability litigation group as a non-equity partner. Our New York practice has experienced exponential growth over the last year, and we are searching for another great addition to our team! The position involves handling a broad range of General Liability litigation matters including personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and product liability. 3rd-party insurance coverage experience is a plus. The successful candidate will have no less than fifteen years of experience handling General Liability litigation, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to develop and maintain a good relationship with clients. The successful candidate must have significant first chair trial experience and be willing to try cases on behalf of the firm’s clients. This Partner will also be required to manage a significant book of business as they will be considered as a possible long-term successor to current partners. Weber Gallagher’s NY offices operate on a hybrid basis. A weekly regular presence in either our Garden City or NYC/Manhattan office is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.


• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.


• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.


• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.


• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.


• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.


• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.


• Manage a book of business while adhering to billing and budget requirements.


• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.


• Handle trials on a first chair basis.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.


• J.D. from an accredited law school.


• NY bar license, active and in good standing, required.


• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication skills with clients, judge, co-counsel and opposing counsel.


• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.


• Proven track record of first chair trial experience through jury selection to verdict.


• Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.


• Clerkship experience, a plus.


• Ability to juggle and manage a robust book of business.


• Experience in 3rd-party insurance coverage is a plus.


• Work in the Long Island or NYC or Long Island office in a hybrid setting.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 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 an application at the link. 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.