Attorney - Tort and Insurance Defense - Long Island

Orionplacement; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected law firm is seeking a litigation attorney to handle tort and insurance defense cases. This full-time role is primarily hybrid, based in Uniondale, New York, allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote work. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D., active New York Bar admission, and over 5 years of litigation experience. You'll represent clients in court, draft essential legal documents, and ensure the strategic management of cases. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth and offers a steady flow of substantive work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tort and insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in tort and insurance defense litigation matters.
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Provide strategic counsel and ownership of client matters.
• Collaborate on litigation strategy and case development.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Case management

Professional judgment

Proactive approach

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active admission to the New York Bar

Job description

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team where you can take on meaningful responsibility right away.
• Handle substantive tort and insurance defense matters with direct client contact and real case ownership.
• Step into a role with strong exposure to depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and strategic litigation work.
• Grow your career in a collaborative, established firm environment with a strong platform and steady workflow.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility while staying connected to an active Long Island litigation practice.

Location: Hybrid role based in Uniondale, New York, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note: This role requires active New York Bar admission and 5+ years of directly relevant tort and insurance defense litigation experience.

About Us

We are a well-established full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and building lasting client relationships. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful work and continue growing their careers. Confidential Employer

Job Description

• Represent clients in tort and insurance defense litigation matters
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents
• Provide strategic counsel and take ownership of client matters
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development
• Manage multiple active matters independently while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the New York Bar
• 5+ years of tort and insurance defense litigation experience
• Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Strong writing, communication, and case management skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Professional judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with an established Long Island office platform
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
• Stable flow of substantive litigation work
• Collegial team environment with strong professional standards
• Opportunity to continue building long-term litigation and client-management skills

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance