The Role
Manage complex construction and New York Labor Law defense cases from inception through resolution. Conduct and defend depositions, try cases, represent clients in court and settlement proceedings, collaborate on legal strategy and client communication, and mentor junior attorneys. The role requires independently handling high-value litigation and building a long-term career with the firm.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a Senior Litigation Attorney with 9+ years of defense litigation experience to join a growing, collegial firm and independently manage complex construction law and Labor Law cases. You'll be someone with enough gray hairs to handle million-dollar cases without supervision—a seasoned litigator ready for a long-term home at a firm that treats its people exceptionally well.
What will you be doing?
- Managing a full caseload of construction litigation and NY Labor Law cases from inception through resolution
- Conducting and defending depositions as core daily work
- Trying cases and representing clients in court, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Collaborating with partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
- Mentoring junior attorneys as the firm invests in younger talent
Key Requirements
- 10+ years of defense litigation experience (7+ considered with strong construction law background)
- Demonstrated New York Labor Law / construction site accident litigation experience — absolute must-have
- Trial experience and ability to independently handle high-value cases
- Salary expectations aligned with Long Island market ($150K–$185K base), not Manhattan pay scales
- Long-term mindset — no job hoppers; looking for someone who wants to build a career here
The base pay range for this role is $150,000 – $185,000 per year.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of defense litigation experience; 7+ years may be considered with strong construction law experience
- Demonstrated New York Labor Law and construction site accident litigation experience
- Trial experience
- Ability to independently handle high-value cases
- Long-term commitment and career-building mindset
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The Company
What We Do
Love Freedom Solution is a strategic workforce partner that specializes in precision hiring and AI-driven recruiting strategies. The company focuses on delivering long-term workforce clarity for elite law firms and early-stage technology companies, helping them secure vetted, aligned talent while eliminating hiring friction.
