Associate Counsel, PIP - Richmond, NY (REMOTE)

Ladders; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity for professional developm…

Supportive team environment

Engagement with diverse legal issues …

Robust resources for legal research

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Counsel, PIP to join a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This remote role focuses on personal injury protection matters within an insurance defense environment, researching coverage questions and supporting litigation strategy with claims professionals. Location: Remote - US-based candidates only.

Compensation: $118,900–$186,550 annually. The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be admitted to the New York Bar, and demonstrate strong written communication skills

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of litigation experience required.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.
• Maintain good standing in licensure and CLE requirements.
• Excellent written documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for trials, hearings, and meetings.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Evaluate coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and claims values
• Prepare and manage arbitration submissions and examinations under oath
• Defend cases in trials or hearings as assigned
• Collaborate with the Claims Department on legal opinions

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking an Associate Counsel, PIP to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This remote legal role will focus on providing counsel in personal injury protection matters within an insurance defense environment. The attorney will research and analyze coverage questions, evaluate claims-related issues, and support litigation strategy in collaboration with claims professionals. The position also involves preparing key legal documents, handling arbitration and testimony proceedings, and defending matters through hearings and trials as needed.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $118,900 – $186,550 annually

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Evaluate coverage, medical necessity/causation, damages, and claims values
• Prepare and manage arbitration submissions and examinations under oath
• Defend cases in trials or hearings as assigned
• Collaborate with the Claims Department on legal opinions

Qualifications

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience required
• Juris Doctor degree required
• Admission to the New York Bar required
• Must maintain good standing in licensure and CLE requirements
• Effective written documentation skills are essential
• Ability to travel for trials, hearings, and meetings
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills are necessary

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity for professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Engagement with diverse legal issues in insurance defense
• Robust resources for legal research and case preparation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.