Attorney - Insurance Defense - New York - $190k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Remote; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution seeks an Insurance Defense / NY Labor Law Associate in Manhattan. This role offers fully remote work options and a competitive base salary up to $190k plus potential $45k bonus.

The practice emphasizes NY Labor Law §240/241, construction defect, and complex casualty matters for major carriers and corporate clients. The ideal candidate has a JD, NY bar admission, and 4–8+ years of insurance defense or related civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active New York bar admission.
• 4–8+ years of insurance defense or NY Labor Law experience.
• Experience in construction or complex civil litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend insureds and corporate clients in NY Labor Law, construction, general liability, premises, and transportation cases.
• Manage matters from investigation through discovery, depositions, expert retention, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and dispositive motions.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy, risk assessment, and client counseling.
• Take increasing ownership of files with direct client contact.

Skills

Insurance defense

Labor Law

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Insurance Defense / NY Labor Law Associate | Manhattan, NY ( Remote ) – Up to $190k + $45k Bonus Potential

Location/Schedule:

Manhattan, NY (Fully Remote)

Base Salary:

Up to $190k

Bonus Potential:

Up to an additional $45,000 annually

Practice:

Insurance Defense with a strong emphasis on New York Labor Law §240/241, construction defect, transportation, premises liability, and complex casualty matters for major carriers and corporate clients.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• One of the Country’s Most Diverse Firms – Consistently ranked in the Top 10 for Diversity, with over 50% of partners and approximately 48% of attorneys being women.
• Lower-Than-Industry Billable Target of 1,900 Hours – Provides meaningful flexibility and a stronger work-life balance than most defense firms.
• Significant Additional Earning Potential – Opportunity to earn up to $45,000 in annual bonuses through the firm’s incentive program.
• Greater Flexibility Than the Average Firm – Remote options available alongside a more reasonable billable target.
• Sophisticated New York Practice – Work on high-stakes Labor Law, construction, and insurance defense matters with real trial exposure and strong partner support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend insureds and corporate clients in New York Labor Law, construction defect, general liability, premises, and transportation cases.
• Manage matters from investigation through discovery, depositions, expert retention, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and dispositive motions.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy, risk assessment, and client counseling.
• Take increasing ownership of files with direct client contact.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active NY bar.
• 4–8+ years of insurance defense, NY Labor Law, construction, or complex civil litigation experience.

No one fits every box perfectly - if you’re a strong litigator seeking sophisticated New York work with real flexibility, let’s talk confidentially.

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