Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Attorney - General Liability / Insurance Defense

Job Responsibilities:
The Associate Attorney will be part of the General Liability / Insurance Defense practice group, which deals with personal injury, recreation, venue liability, professional liability, and more. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to hone their litigation skills in a supportive and collegial environment. Key responsibilities include:

- Working on a variety of matters related to general liability and insurance defense.
- Drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, and other litigation documents.
- Performing legal research and taking/defending depositions.
- Reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers.
- Managing all aspects of the litigation process.
- Handling mediations and arbitrations, if experienced.
- Collaborating with team members and receiving mentorship from experienced partners.
- Taking ownership of case management along with a supervising partner.
- Handling cases from inception through resolution or trial.

This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement within a well-established yet growing organization. The attorney will work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess:

- A current, active license to practice law in New York. Dual licensure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or another jurisdiction is considered an asset.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in general liability or insurance defense litigation.
- Experience in drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and other related litigation documents.
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- The ability to multitask and manage deadlines efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce high-quality work.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership of projects and assignments.
- Experience handling mediations and arbitrations is desirable.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000 per year, which is commensurate with experience. There is also an opportunity for bonuses and credit for business origination.

Benefits:
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

About the Law Firm:
The law firm has established itself as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys since its founding in 1986. It has grown from a small four-lawyer firm in Chicago to a national firm with offices in major cities across the United States. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals, in complex litigation matters. These matters include, but are not limited to, asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty. The firm is known for its expertise in handling sophisticated legal challenges and providing high-quality legal services.