Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense - $175K - Fully Remote

First Roles; New York (NY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health/vision/dental

Life insurance

10 paid holidays

Job summary

First Roles in New York, NY is seeking Junior Insurance Defense Associates to work on high-stakes coverage and liability matters with fully remote flexibility. They handle $10M+ cyber-related disputes for Fortune 100 carriers and offer a structured litigation academy with advanced AI tools from day one.

Compensation ranges from $135K to $175K base with $15K–$25K annual bonuses, and a path to partner track. The role emphasizes a diverse leadership culture and a strong focus on winning strategies

Qualifications

• Junior Insurance Defense Associates with experience in coverage or liability cases.
• Experience in insurance defense preferred.
• Fully remote role leveraging AI-assisted defense tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery responses to defend insurance clients in litigation.
• Conduct legal research on insurance coverage issues and liability disputes to support case strategies.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials related to insurance claims.
• Evaluate case files to assess liability, damages, and potential settlements in insurance defense matters.
• Support case momentum with timely updates and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Legal research

Discovery responses

Deposition preparation

Job description

Junior Insurance Defense Associate Opportunity in New York, NY - Up to $175K

Unleash Tech-Powered Defenses in a Trial War Room : At this NY powerhouse, junior associates dive into AI-assisted $10M+ cyber liability battles for tech giants, nailing 88% early dismissals in 35+ cases last year—fully remote to fuel your rise without Big Law's outdated paper trails.

Role Overview

• Recruiting for a national NY insurance defense powerhouse (300+ attorneys, Mansfield 5.0 Certified for diversity).
• Seeking Junior Insurance Defense Associates with experience in coverage or liability cases.
• Fully remote role, focusing on $10M-$30M disputes in cyber, bad faith, and subrogation for Fortune 100 carriers.

Key Benefits

• Compensation : $135K-$175K base + $15K-$25K bonuses for dismissals
• Case Momentum : 35+ cyber matters crushed in 2024, including a $12M+ data breach shutdown.
• Litigation Academy Training : Jump into their signature program with mock trials and AI tools from day one, building courtroom edge faster than peers (40% of juniors lead depos within year 1).
• Diversity Edge : Join a Mansfield 5.0 firm with 40% diverse leadership, unlocking mentorship from trailblazing partners who've shattered glass ceilings in insurance lit.
• Partner Track : Career elevation in 5-7 years, above 20% national norm.
• Work-Life : 1,800 billables, fully remote for focused firepower.
• Benefits : 401k with matching, health/vision/dental, life insurance, 10 paid holidays.

Key Duties

• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, to defend insurance clients in litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on insurance coverage issues, liability disputes, and relevant case law to support case strategies.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, in insurance defense cases.
• Assist in preparing clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials related to insurance claims and disputes.
• Evaluate case files to assess liability, damages, and potential settlement options in insurance defense matters.