General Litigation / Insurance Defense Attorney

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

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking a Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense in New York City. The role targets general litigation and insurance defense with a 5+ year track record and an active New York bar admission.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3–4 days in the office and a focus on billable-hour performance. The attorney will manage civil litigation matters from pleadings through trial, conduct research and writing, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active New York Bar admission required.
• Experience in general civil litigation and insurance defense preferred.
• 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 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 parties.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Independently manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and billable-hour targets.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Client communication

Education

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

Job description

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.