Associate Attorney

Callahan & Fusco, LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Callahan & Fusco is expanding its Buffalo presence, adding associate attorneys to strengthen our Western New York litigation team and better serve regional clients. This hands-on role offers meaningful courtroom exposure with real responsibility in a supportive environment.

Based in Buffalo, NY, you will handle NY insurance defense matters, appear in Upstate courts, manage cases with increasing independence, and collaborate with leadership as we grow our trucking, transportation, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of New York insurance defense litigation experience.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Strong deposition experience.
• Court appearances and motion practice experience.
• Experience handling litigation matters across New York State.
• Trucking and transportation litigation experience preferred.
• Fraud-focused insurance defense experience preferred.
• Trial preparation or courtroom participation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and defend depositions independently.
• Appear regularly in courts across Western New York and New York State.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Participate in trial preparation and trial work.
• Provide strategic reporting and analysis to carrier clients.
• Respond to urgent incidents and assist in early-stage case development.

Skills

Strong deposition experience

Court appearances & motions

Litigation across NYS

Trucking & transportation experience

Fraud-focused insurance defense

Trial preparation

Education

Admission to the New York Bar

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE FIRM

Callahan & Fusco is a regional insurance defense firm handling matters across the East Coast, including trucking, construction, product liability, and general liability litigation.

We operate on three core pillars: Trust, Accountability, and Excellence. We are also a technology-forward firm, actively leveraging systems and AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Callahan & Fusco is expanding its presence in Buffalo as part of a continued strategic investment in the Western New York litigation market. The firm already maintains established leadership and attorneys in the region and is actively exploring expanded office space to support the growth of our Western New York practice.

We are seeking associate attorneys with 2+ years of New York insurance defense experience who are looking for meaningful courtroom exposure, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued expansion of our Buffalo litigation team.

This is a hands‑on litigation role offering real responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantive courtroom experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is designed for litigation attorneys who want active, substantive responsibility within a well-supported litigation team. As the firm continues to expand its Buffalo presence, we are strategically adding attorneys to strengthen our ability to serve clients throughout Upstate New York while maintaining a focused, high-quality litigation approach.

The ideal candidate has experience handling insurance defense matters in courts throughout New York State and is comfortable managing cases with increasing independence.

In this position, you will:

• Conduct and defend depositions independently
• Appear regularly in courts throughout Western New York and, across New York State
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Participate in trial preparation and trial work
• Provide strategic reporting and analysis directly to carrier clients

From time to time, attorneys may also respond to urgent or time-sensitive incidents, including on‑site investigations and coordination with clients and experts. These situations provide the opportunity to serve as boots on the ground during early‑stage case development and to be involved in matters from initial investigation through resolution.

Experience in trucking and transportation litigation and fraud‑related insurance matters is strongly valued, as these areas represent a growing focus of the Buffalo office.

Firm Operating Model

Callahan & Fusco’s Buffalo expansion reflects a long‑term commitment to the Western New York legal market.

Our litigation structure emphasizes:

• Manageable caseloads to promote quality advocacy
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Technology‑forward litigation systems
• A strong and expanding trucking and transportation practice
• Heightened focus on fraud‑related insurance defense
• Long‑term professional growth within the Buffalo office

Attorneys joining during this expansion phase will play a meaningful role in strengthening the firm’s presence throughout Western New York while working alongside experienced leadership and established attorneys in the region.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of New York insurance defense litigation experience
• Admission to the New York Bar (required)
• Strong deposition experience
• Court appearance and motion practice experience
• Experience handling litigation matters in courts throughout New York State
• Trucking and transportation litigation experience (preferred)
• Fraud‑focused insurance defense experience (preferred)
• Trial preparation or courtroom participation experience (preferred)

WORK LOCATION & EXPECTATIONS

Based in Buffalo, New York, with litigation responsibilities throughout Upstate New York

Regular court appearances across Upstate jurisdictions and other courts throughout New York State as needed.

In‑office and hybrid litigation environment with collaboration alongside the local litigation team

Compensation is competitive within the Western New York insurance defense market and aligned with demonstrated litigation ability.