Attorney - Insurance Defense (Transition to Aviation) - $180k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Bar/CLE support

Performance bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

A legal firm specializing in aviation is seeking an Attorney for Insurance Defense (Transition to Aviation) in New York. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $180K with hybrid work flexibility. Ideal candidates will have experience in insurance defense and the ability to handle high-stakes litigation. Responsibilities include defending clients in aviation claims, drafting legal motions, and preparing for trials. The firm supports attorney well-being with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• Must have experience in insurance defense and aviation law.
• Ability to manage case complexities and perform under pressure.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and court presentations.

Mansioni

• Defend claims in aviation catastrophe and product liability matters.
• Draft and argue motions in various courts.
• Conduct depositions and coordinate with aviation experts.
• Prepare for and participate in jury trials.

Conoscenze

Liability and coverage skills

Trial preparation

Deposition skills

Legal research

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrizione del lavoro

Attorney - Insurance Defense (Transition to Aviation) - $180k

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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

🔥 Insurance Defense Litigator (Transition to Aviation) | New York, NY (Hybrid) | Up to $180K 🔥

Join a nationally acclaimed transportation litigation boutique with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, and Washington, D.C., specializing in high-stakes aviation defense for airlines, manufacturers, insurers, and aerospace clients in courts across all 50 states and internationally.

Why Join?

• Perfect transition for experienced insurance defense attorneys – leverage your liability and coverage skills into aviation catastrophe, product liability, and regulatory disputes with full firm training and mentorship
• Internationally renowned aviation practice – litigate major crash claims, FAA enforcement, and manufacturer defenses in venues from SDNY to foreign tribunals, with attorneys handling matters in every U.S. state
• Boutique size with national firepower – 45‑attorney firm offers close‑knit collaboration and direct partner access while delivering resources for Fortune‑level aviation insurers and OEMs
• Hybrid flexibility in the NY office – work remotely most days with occasional in‑person for court or strategy sessions, supporting balance in a firm that values attorney well‑being and long‑term retention
• Up to $180K base salary targeting 1,900 flexible hours with performance bonuses, full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and bar/CLE support in a diverse, inclusive environment

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Defend airlines, manufacturers, and insurers in aviation catastrophe, product liability, and wrongful death claims from NTSB investigation through trial
• Draft and argue motions to dismiss, forum non conveniens, and summary judgment in SDNY and NY Supreme on Montreal Convention and general aviation issues
• Conduct depositions of pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and foreign witnesses in international crash litigation
• Coordinate with NTSB/FAA experts and foreign counsel on multi‑jurisdictional discovery and evidence preservation
• Prepare and second‑chair (then first‑chair) jury trials and arbitrations in high‑exposure aviation product and carrier liability matters

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice