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Full-time
Description
Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is full-service defense litigation firm, built on metrics and driven by results. Modern insurance defense demands more than experience alone. Our KPI-driven approach to litigation management brings structure, accountability, and early insight into every case - prioritizing early optimization, cost control, and informed decision-making. Our proven approach is grounded in a 90-year foundation of defense excellence. The firm excels in general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. Our excellence in all Toxic Tort areas has made the firm a leader in the defense of toxic tort claims.
Attorney Role- must be admitted in NY – NJ a plus Barry McTiernan & Moore’s Manhattan office is currently seeking an experienced Attorney to join our General Litigation group. The ideal candidate will be admitted in NY and practicing for a minimum of 3 to 5 years in the areas of premise liability defense and property claims. Must possess experience in all phases of pre-trial litigation as well as strong organization, writing and analytical skills. We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding experience. Trial experience is not required but a plus.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in all phases of litigation.
- Meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.
- Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences
- Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
- Draft discovery demands and responses, motions, case evaluations summaries, settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal memoranda and other case handling materials in response to client guidelines.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications
- 3-5 years admitted and practicing as an Attorney in NY in a defense firm.
- Labor law is a plus but not required. Admission in NJ is a plus but not required.
- Superior court knowledge and experience arguing cases.
- Superior case management and client advocacy skills.
- Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management and adherence to strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.
- Proficient in Westlaw and/or Lexis.
Barry McTiernan & Moore is a firm which focuses their commitment to both our clients and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.