Insurance Defense Associate - Transportation Matters

Associate Attorney – Transportation Defense (5+ Years)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)Salary: $130,000–$185,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Confidential Opportunity – Established Regional Litigation Firm

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing Transportation Defense practice in New York City. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience who is ready to manage sophisticated defense matters, work closely with experienced litigators, and continue building a successful career in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling transportation, trucking, construction, or other complex tort litigation matters and be comfortable managing cases from inception through resolution.

Practice Areas

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of defense litigation matters, including:

• Transportation Defense
• Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• General Tort Liability
• Insurance Defense
• Civil Litigation

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue dispositive motions.
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Prepare comprehensive status reports for insurance carriers and clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda supporting case strategy.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in transportation defense, trucking litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, or related tort litigation.
• Experience managing cases independently from inception through resolution.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and discovery experience.
• Prior mediation and arbitration experience preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding organizational and client communication abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $130,000–$185,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Mobile Phone Stipend
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Program
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing transportation defense practice.
• Handle sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters.
• Receive substantial autonomy while collaborating with experienced trial attorneys.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Build your career with a firm committed to mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth.
• Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

This is a confidential search for a respected litigation firm with an expanding transportation defense practice. Qualified attorneys seeking challenging work, greater responsibility, and long-term career advancement are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion.

Feel free to reach out to Jessica for questions or detalis at 605-846-8647 or jessica.merkel@gogpac.com

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.

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