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About the Role
We are seeking an Of Counsel with a minimum of 10+ years of tort and insurance defense litigation experience. This role offers immediate client contact and responsibility, with opportunities to work on complex litigation matters. We are seeking senior associates with diverse backgrounds to strengthen our team.
Responsibilities
- Take and defend depositions, conduct oral arguments, attend court conferences, and handle hearings in state and federal courts.
- Develop and execute litigation strategy, including early case assessment, risk analysis, and resolution planning.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions, appeals, and complex legal memoranda.
- Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.
- Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic discovery and expert witness strategy.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and client service while effectively managing multiple high-priority matters.
- Respond to catastrophic events, meeting with clients and develop litigation defenses.
- Mentor and supervise junior associates, providing guidance on litigation strategy, legal writing, and professional development.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Admission to the New York Bar required; New Jersey Bar admission is a plus.
- 10+ years of litigation experience, with emphasis on tort/insurance defense and property damage claims.
- Extensive experience handling depositions, court appearances, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and client counseling.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, high-value litigation through all phases, including trial preparation and resolution.
- Outstanding organizational, project management, and client relationship management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional legal research, analytical, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Skills
- Tort and insurance defense litigation
- Deposition management
- Oral arguments
- Court conferences
- Hearings
- Litigation strategy development
- Early case assessment
- Risk analysis
- Resolution planning
- Motion drafting and arguing
- Dispositive motions
- Appeals
- Legal memoranda
- Discovery management
- Electronic discovery
- Expert witness strategy
- Client service
- Professionalism
- Responsiveness
- Legal research
- Analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Advocacy skills
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Balancing competing priorities
Location
- Battery Park
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of litigation experience
- Senior associates
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000-$200,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Collaborative, friendly environment
About the Company
- Cullen and Dykman LLP
Equal Opportunity
- Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.