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Wilson Elser

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>White Plains, New York</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
Wilson Elser</b> is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal&rsquo;s survey of the nation&rsquo;s largest law firms. We&rsquo;re also Mansfield Certified Plus.</p></div><div><p>
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our <b>Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney </b>position based in <b>Buffalo, NY </b>(reporting to our <b>White Plains, NY</b> Office).</p>
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The Position</b></p>
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This is an excellent opportunity for a medical malpractice attorney to continue developing in their career by joining a team within a large, national firm. <b><i>This remote position is based in Buffalo, NY, supporting our White Plains, NY office alongside other Upstate attorneys.</i></b></p>
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Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li>Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims</li>
<li>Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects</li>
<li>Regularly handle court appearances and depositions</li>
<li>Communicate with clients and provide status reports</li>
<li>Opportunity to handle significant caseload of COVID lawsuits</li>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>JD from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Must be admitted to practice in New York</li>
<li>2+ years of defense litigation experience</li>
<li>Experience in Medical Malpractice, Long-Term Care, or General Liability preferred</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Legal project management experience is helpful</li>
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A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</p></div></div><div><b>
Salary Range:</b></div><div>
$140,000 - $190,000 USD</div></div></div><div><p><b>
Why Should You ?</b></p>
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<li><b>Flexibility:</b> Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend</li>
<li><b>Benefits:</b> Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan</li>
<li><b>Career Growth:</b> Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement</li>
<li><b>Employee Perks:</b> Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits</li>
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<p></p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at </i></b><b><i>talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com</i></b><b><i>.</i></b></h5>
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.</i></b></h5>
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Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney- Buffalo, NY

Stott and May

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   Stott &amp; May
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  has the pleasure of working with a next-generation law company reimagining corporate legal services through AI and technology. They are backed by genuine tier-1 investors, who played a key role in the early stages of companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and many, many more...
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  You will be working alongside a team of AI/ML researchers and legal experts who want to think bigger than selling software to attorneys. Instead, working side-by-side to reimagine corporate legal services from the ground up, inventing a truly tech-enabled practice built around prop technology and human-in-the-loop workflows to enhance the end product.
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  This role is for an attorney eager to be at the cutting edge of the AI legal era. You felt like things were broken in big law. In this role, you will fix them. You will be part of the legal function of our business. A law firm that experiments with technology to ruthlessly eliminate grunt work.
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  You will provide commercial legal services to clients while using prop AI tools. This means reviewing commercial contracts and devising ideas for our engineering teams to improve our tools. You will come up with your own creative ways to use our AI in your legal work that we will productize.
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  You will test the limits of generative AI with prompting, fine-tuning, and data labelling. You ensure all our clients' contracts get reviewed with excellent speed and quality.
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    Client ready
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   - Comfortable advising founders, product leads, and GCs; can unpack indemnities and data-use rights without jargon.
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    Systems thinker
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   - If you solve a problem once, you codify it so no one has to repeat the work.
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    AI-curious
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   - Not necessarily technical, but speaks the language of agents, embeddings, inference, reasoning models, and advanced legal AI tools.
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    Energized by the fast pace
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   - You would thrive in our dynamic office environment and embrace intense work when you're excited by the challenge in front of you.
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AI Attorney (Corporate & Startups)

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

<b>Overview:</b><br>
The New York office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Auto/Transportation Practice.
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The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and one (1) to seven (7) years of experience with Auto and Transportation cases and experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to both the New York State Bar and the New Jersey State Bar is required.
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The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.
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Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
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<b>Minimum Salary:</b> USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $175,000.00/Yr.

General Liability Auto/Transportation Associate Attorney

DLA Piper

<div><div>DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let&rsquo;s see what we can achieve. Together.</div><div></div><div>
Summary</div><div>
DLA Piper is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join our corporate practice with a focus on insurance and indemnification matters for various types of transactions. We primarily seek to fill this position in our New York office, although strong candidates for other U.S. locations where DLA Piper has offices will be considered. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years in the transactional risk insurance space. Experience as a broker or underwriter in this space is highly preferred. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds. Interested candidates should have: familiarity with representations &amp; warranties insurance policies; strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills; attention to detail: good business judgment: excellent organizational skills; and the ability to work collaboratively and independently across the firm.</div><div></div><div>
Education</div><ul><li>
JD</li></ul><div></div><div>
Bar Admission</div><ul><li>
Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying</li></ul><div></div><div>
Experience</div><ul><li>
Minimum 2 years of transactional insurance experience.</li><li>
Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm preferred.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Competencies &amp; Desired Skills</div><ul><li>
Strong analytical and writing skills</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Good business judgment</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills</li><li>
Ability to work collaboratively and independently</li><li>
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Research and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Conceptual thinking</li><li>
Ability to influence others</li><li>
Persuasive communication</li><li>
Management skills</li></ul><div></div><div>
Essential Job Expectations</div><div>
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:</div><ul><li>
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;</li><li>
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;</li><li>
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;</li><li>
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;</li><li>
Foster positive work relationships;</li><li>
Comply with all firm policies and practices;</li><li>
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;</li><li>
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.</li></ul><div>
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.</div><div></div><div>
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements</div><div>
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.</div><div></div><div>
Work Environment</div><ul><li>
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home</li></ul><div></div><div>
Disclaimer</div><div>
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm&rsquo;s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.</div><div></div><div>
Application Process</div><div>
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact <div>CorporateTalent@us.dlapiper.com</div>.</div><div></div><div>
Search Firms</div><div>
Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm&rsquo;s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to <div>CorporateTalent@us.dlapiper.com</div>.</div><div></div><div>
Pay Transparency</div><div>
The firm&rsquo;s expected hiring range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).</div><div></div><div>
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</i></div></div><div></div>

Mid-Level Corporate Associate - Transactions Specialist/Risk Insurance

Faruqi and Faruqi, LLP

<p>Employment Litigation Associate</p><p>Faruqi &amp; Faruqi, LLP is a national law firm focused on complex civil litigation.</p><p>The Firm is seeking an experienced attorney, with at least three (3) years of experience, to join the Employment Practice Group in the Midtown Manhattan office. The attorney is expected to litigate wage-and-hour class and collective actions as well as discrimination/retaliation claims, including managing discovery, conducting and defending depositions, engaging in motion practice, and mediating and settling cases.</p><p>Strong research and writing skills are required. Experience litigating wage-and-hour cases and conducting depositions is strongly preferred. Base compensation ranges from $150,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience.</p><p>Faruqi &amp; Faruqi, 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.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Employment Litigation Associate

Legal with Mayan

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   Legal with Mayan PLLC, is a New York City-based boutique law firm focused on servicing mission-driven clients across the hospitality and leisure industry. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services for restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and start-ups across the City and the globe ranging from first time owners to Michelin star chefs. To learn more, please visit: www.legalwithmayan.com
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   LWM is seeking to hire a full-time transactional attorney with 2-5 years of experience in corporate and/or real estate matters. Our business is growing; we&rsquo;d love for you to join us on our journey! If you're interested, please reach out to Mayan Bouskila at marketing@legalwithmayan.com.
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