Associate Attorney - General Liability (Syracuse, NY)
Legal · Posted 19 days ago
We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join Lydecker's Syracuse office and handle a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and auto accident defense matters. You'll work under partner mentorship at an AV-rated national firm known for its tena...
- Way of working
- Hybrid
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Pay range
- $100,000 to $130,000
- Level
- Junior
- Experience
- 2 to 8 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
- The company
- Law Practice
Skills that matter here
The full description
We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join Lydecker's Syracuse office and handle a diverse caseload of general liability, premises liability, and auto accident defense matters. You'll work under partner mentorship at an AV-rated national firm known for its tenacious client advocacy and collegial culture.
What will you be doing?
• Defending premises liability, auto accident, and general liability cases from inception through resolution
• Managing a caseload of 15+ active matters simultaneously
• Drafting motions, discovery responses, and pleadings
• Attending and defending depositions
• Appearing in court for hearings and assisting with trial preparation
Key Requirements
• Active NY bar license in good standing (dual NJ/NY admission is a plus)
• 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience — preferably in general liability, premises liability, or auto/casualty
• Background at a defense firm
• Ability to meet ~2,000-2,100 billable hours annually
• No excessive job hopping — stable tenure history expected
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