Labor Law Attorney Needed

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced New York-licensed Trial Attorney with 5+ years of experience handling New York Labor Law and construction injury matters to join our litigation team.

This is a fully remote trial attorney position offering the flexibility of working remotely while requiring periodic check-ins at our Garden City or White Plains office, as well as court appearances and other in-person obligations as necessary.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished litigator who can independently manage complex Labor Law and construction-related personal injury matters from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200 matters.
• Manage construction injury and related personal injury litigation from inception through trial.
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial, motion practice, court conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategy and case evaluations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery demands/responses, mediation submissions, and trial materials.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, contractors, subcontractors, witnesses, and experts.
• Appear in state and federal courts as appropriate.
• Work closely with clients, claims professionals, experts, and other attorneys.
• Maintain an active caseload and independently manage litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar license required.
• 5+ years of Labor Law litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling construction accident/injury matters.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial litigation caseload.
• Excellent legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Willingness and ability to periodically check into the Garden City or White Plains office and attend required court appearances.

• Opportunity to handle sophisticated Labor Law and construction injury litigation.
• Collaborative litigation environment with significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote opportunity 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out directly:

Chelsey Haibeck

chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com 605.501.4307

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your Labor Law and construction injury litigation experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.