Attorney - Civil Litigation - New York- $230k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Remote; USD 207.000 - 253.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

We Are Legal Revolution in Manhattan, NY (Remote) is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with 4–8 years of post-bar experience to defend New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction claims. The role includes taking/deposing, drafting motions, and trial preparation while handling additional-insured and indemnity issues.

Candidates must hold an active NY bar and have a JD. The position offers a remote-friendly setup with base compensation around $230K in Manhattan.

Qualifikationen

• Active New York bar license is required.
• 4–8 years of post-bar insurance defense experience.
• Recent depositions must have been taken within the last 24 months.
• Experience defending NY general liability, premises and construction claims.

Aufgaben

• Defend New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction claims.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and prepare cases for mediation and trial.
• Handle additional-insured and indemnity issues on construction files.

Kenntnisse

Deposition

Trial prep

Motions drafting

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) & NY Bar

Jobbeschreibung

Insurance Defense Attorney | Manhattan, NY (Remote) – $230K

Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Remote)

Practice: New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction defense for carriers and corporate insureds. The work includes construction accident files, additional-insured and indemnity issues, and trial preparation. Trial work is part of the seat for lawyers at this level.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Founded in 1994 – The firm has grown from a single New Jersey office to a nationwide practice of over 80 attorneys across 10 locations.


• Over 80 Attorneys in 10 Offices – Locations include New York City, Livingston NJ, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Hartford, Miami, Frisco TX, Boston, and others.


• Manhattan Office Handles New York Casualty – The New York office at 33 Whitehall Street handles the New York casualty book, including Labor Law and construction accidents.


• Construction Practice Includes New York Labor Law – Attorneys handle New York Labor Law claims, construction defects, indemnification, and additional-insured issues.


• Managing Partner with Over 60 Verdicts – The Managing Partner of the New York City office has over 60 verdicts in his career.


• Trial Work for Mid-Level Lawyers – Depositions, hearings, and trial preparation are part of the work at this level.


• $230K Base in Manhattan Remote Role – Compensation is $230K.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction claims.


• Take and defend depositions.


• Draft motions and prepare cases for mediation and trial.


• Handle additional-insured and indemnity issues that sit on the construction files.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active New York bar.


• 4–8 years post-bar insurance defense — current Associate, Counsel, or Partner.


• Law clerks and summer associates will not be considered.


• Depositions taken in the last 24 months.