Associate Attorney

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is a well-established New York law firm with offices in Manhattan's Financial District. We specialize in insurance defense, handling premises liability and automobile defense matters. We seek an experienced litigator who will own a caseload and engage directly with clients and carriers.

You will manage your own docket from start to finish, with autonomy to strategize and frequent client contact. Opportunities for advancement and hands-on litigation are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in NY.
• 2+ years defending premises liability or automobile cases.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Courtroom confidence and comfort working with clients and adjusters.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full docket of defense cases from start to finish with autonomy.
• Direct communication with clients and insurance carriers.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at mediations and settlement conferences.
• Handle appeals.

Skills

Writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Deposition

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is a well-established New York law firm with offices in Manhattan's Financial District. Our insurance defense practice represents insureds and self-insured entities in premises liability and automobile defense matters. We are looking for an experienced litigator who wants real ownership of a caseload, not a seat at the back of the conference room.

The Role

You will manage your own docket of defense cases from start to finish, with the independence to make strategic decisions and the client contact to build lasting relationships. Your work will include:

• Managing a full caseload with a high degree of autonomy
• Regular, direct communication with clients and insurance carriers
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Representing clients at mediations and settlement conferences
• Handling appeals

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of New York
• At least two (2) years of experience defending premises liability cases, automobile bodily injury cases, or both
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Confidence in the courtroom and comfort working with clients and adjusters
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters independently

What We Offer

• Competitive salary - $140,000 - $200,000
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing plan
• Meaningful autonomy over your cases
• Substantial client contact and hands-on litigation experience
• A clear path to advancement into managerial roles

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.