General Litigation / Insurance Defense Attorney

The Jonus Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its New York City office advising on general litigation and insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, is admitted to the New York State Bar, and can manage complex cases across all litigation stages.

This hybrid role requires strong legal research and writing skills, the ability to work independently, and a track record of handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in general civil litigation or insurance defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and other legal matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Independently manage multiple matters while maintaining deadlines and meeting billable-hour expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Case management

Deadline prioritization

Discovery handling

Deposition handling

Motion practice

Insurance defense experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active New York State Bar admission

Job description

Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Location: New York City, NY
Practice Area: General Litigation / Insurance Defense
Experience: 5+ Years
Salary Range: $165,000–$225,000+
Billable Requirement: 2,000 hours annually, with bonus opportunities
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3–4 days in office per week

About the Firm

Our client is an established, litigation-focused law firm with a strong foundation in insurance defense and general litigation. The firm primarily represents insurance carriers and handles a broad range of complex litigation matters.The firm is seeking motivated Litigation Associate Attorneys with 5–15 years of experience to join its growing New York City office.

Position Overview

The Litigation Associate will handle a variety of general litigation and insurance defense matters, representing clients throughout all stages of the litigation process.The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, experience managing litigation matters, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.Attorneys with prior insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and other legal matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Independently manage multiple matters while maintaining deadlines and meeting billable-hour expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission and in good standing.
• Experience in general civil litigation, insurance defense, or related litigation practice areas.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, pleadings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience or experience representing insurance carriers is highly preferred.