Attorney - Civil Litigation - New York- $230k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Remote; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Manhattan, NY, is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney for a remote role with a $230K base. You will defend NY general liability, premises and Labor Law claims, handle depositions, motions, and trial prep, and manage indemnity issues on construction files.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years post-bar experience, is admitted to the NY bar, and has recent deposition experience. This position offers a remote-work setup with base compensation around $230K.

Qualifications

• JD and active New York bar.
• 4–8 years post-bar insurance defense experience (associate, counsel, or partner).
• Law clerks and summer associates will not be considered.
• Depositions must have been taken in the last 24 months.

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 on construction files.

Skills

Depositions

Trial prep

Draft motions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

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.