Senior Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead sophisticated litigation matters and make a meaningful impact on a growing defense practice.
• Handle complex New York Labor Law, construction defect, and employment practices liability claims.
• Enjoy significant professional autonomy, hybrid flexibility, and opportunities to mentor attorneys.
• Benefit from a collaborative team, comprehensive benefits, annual discretionary bonuses, and potential partnership advancement.
• Bring an established practice if you have one, but a book of business is not required.

Location: Syracuse, NY | Hybrid. Join our Syracuse office in a flexible, collaborative hybrid arrangement. New attorneys generally spend four days per week onsite initially, with the possibility of transitioning toward three days in the office.

Note: Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have substantial complex civil litigation or insurance defense experience, including relevant exposure to New York Labor Law, construction defect litigation, and employment practices liability matters.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established New York law firm known for handling challenging civil litigation and insurance defense matters. Our team values exceptional advocacy, practical problem-solving, professional integrity, and giving accomplished attorneys the opportunity to grow.

Job Description

• Lead complex insurance defense and civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Handle New York Labor Law claims, including construction accident and workplace injury litigation.
• Defend construction defect, general liability, and employment practices liability claims.
• Develop litigation strategies, manage discovery, conduct depositions, and argue significant motions.
• Represent clients in mediations, settlement negotiations, court proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior attorneys while strengthening client relationships.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantial civil litigation or insurance defense experience.
• Experience handling complex New York Labor Law and construction-related claims.
• Experience with employment practices liability or employment-related defense litigation.
• Ability to manage sophisticated cases independently.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and litigation strategy skills.
• Existing book of business preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We give experienced litigators the platform to do outstanding work, build lasting client relationships, and advance their careers. Our benefits include health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and annual discretionary bonus opportunities. Whether your goal is to expand your litigation practice, mentor other attorneys, or pursue partnership, we're excited to help you take that next step.

JPC-2752

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license, 5+ years of complex civil/insurance defense litigation exp, New York Labor Law and construction-related litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 5+

• Salary bands:

• 6–8 years: 150K–170K

• 9–12 years: 170K–190K

• 13+ years: 190K–210K+

• Established book: Individually negotiate additional compensation.

Submission Email: Patrick -

pskenney@kslnlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference:

NY litigation firm hiring senior Syracuse attorney for complex insurance defense matters involving NY Labor Law, construction defects, and EPL claims. NY Bar and substantial litigation experience essential; book preferred, not required. Hybrid with negotiable compensation and potential partnership advancement.

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