Hybrid NYC Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York City is seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of total experience and at least 1 year in insurance defense. The role focuses on insurance defense, general liability, and professional liability matters, with collaboration from seasoned trial attorneys.

The firm offers a hybrid work environment and client-centric litigation strategies. You must hold an active New York bar license and demonstrate strong legal writing, research, and case-management skills, along

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney.
• At least 1 year of insurance defense experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance liability and general liability matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze liability issues, claims, pleadings, discovery, and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant New York law to active matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with depositions, court appearances, hearings, and other litigation activities as appropriate.
• Track deadlines, case developments, and litigation strategy with strong attention to detail.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the litigation team to move matters forward efficiently.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Education

New York Bar License

Job description

Orion Placement in New York City is seeking an associate attorney with 3+ years of total experience and at least 1 year in insurance defense. The role focuses on insurance defense, general liability, and professional liability matters, with collaboration from seasoned trial attorneys.

The firm offers a hybrid work environment and client-centric litigation strategies. You must hold an active New York bar license and demonstrate strong legal writing, research, and case-management skills, along