Senior Counsel Attorney - Trial & Defense

Company: Butler Recruitment Group
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Candidate Profile JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record Class Year 2016 or earlier Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing 8 years of substantive litigation experience Experience defending general liability , catastrophic injury , or complex tort matters Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions Experience managing and supervising associates and paralegals Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Key Responsibilities Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25-30 matters Take and defend depositions , and participate in hearings and mediations Draft and argue motions , and prepare pleadings and briefs Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives Conduct legal research using Westlaw , Lexis , and other research tools Prepare and respond to written discovery requests Review , analyze , and organize documents and materials for production Investigate claims , develop case strategy , and assess liability and exposure Supervise associates and paralegals Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives

Keywords: Butler Recruitment Group, Hackensack , Senior Counsel Attorney - Trial & Defense, Legal , New York City, New Jersey