Attorney - Civil Litigation Insurance Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and HSA

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Parental/maternity leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Partnership opportunity

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a talented associate attorney for its Civil Litigation Practice Group in Buffalo, NY. The attorney will handle insurance defense and civil litigation, managing a diverse caseload with strong writing and advocacy skills.

The role requires 1–7+ years of litigation experience, a JD, and NY bar admission. You will engage in discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation, with opportunities for growth and partnership.

Qualifications

• 1-7+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Member of the NY bar in good standing.
• Experience with New York Civil Practice.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience with written discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters.
• Conduct case evaluation and strategy development.
• Engage in written discovery, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Conduct depositions and make court appearances.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation

NY Bar

Written advocacy

Discovery & motions

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented attorney for its Civil Litigation Practice Group in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and the ability to provide exceptional service in insurance defense and civil litigation.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters.
• Conduct case evaluation and strategy development.
• Engage in written discovery, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Conduct depositions and make court appearances.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• 1-7+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Member of the NY bar in good standing.
• Experience with New York Civil Practice.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience with written discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in case evaluation and strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible work options.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Partnership opportunity.