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