Hybrid NYC Litigator: Insurance Defense & General Litigation

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

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.