Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Long Island litigation practice with a strong reputation in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Build your career handling meaningful insurance defense and civil litigation matters for sophisticated clients.
• Gain hands-on experience with cases involving negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, and other defense matters.
• Take meaningful responsibility for your cases while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Develop your skills in discovery, depositions, motion practice, legal research, negotiations, and case strategy.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers flexibility while keeping you connected with the team.
• Receive competitive compensation plus the opportunity to grow within an established litigation practice.

Location: Long Island, NY — Hybrid, offering a flexible balance of remote work and in-office collaboration.

Note: Must have an active New York bar license, 2+ years of litigation experience, and at least 1 year of defense negligence and/or insurance defense experience.

About Us

We are an established, full-service New York law firm with a 30-year history representing clients in state and federal courts. Our clients include insurance companies, self-insured companies, corporations, municipalities, medical professionals, and private individuals. We provide comprehensive litigation services with a personalized approach, developing strategies tailored to each client's needs. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document review, written discovery, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risks and assist with developing case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with cases involving negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, and related defense matters.
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the broader legal team to advance matters efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• At least 1 year of defense negligence and/or insurance defense experience.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with discovery, legal research, and motion practice.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, high-quality client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Established and respected New York litigation practice.
• Diverse caseload providing exposure to sophisticated insurance defense matters.
• Opportunity to work directly on cases and develop practical litigation skills.
• Experienced attorneys and a collaborative professional environment.
• Hybrid flexibility and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Strong platform for building a long-term career in insurance defense litigation.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license. 2+ yrs litigation exp. Must have 1+ yrs of defense negligence / insurance defense exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 to 4 years: $125K to $135K

• 5 to 7 years: $135K to $145K

• 8+ years: $145K to $150K

Submission Email / Name: Gregory -

g.brower@chesneynicholas.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Long Island full-service law firm seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. Candidate must have 1+ year of defense negligence or insurance defense experience and an active NY bar. Hybrid role handling insurance defense and civil litigation matters.

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