Insurance Coverage & Commercial Litigation Associate

Lockridge Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Hybrid scheduling

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Lockridge Partners, a dynamic mid-sized construction and civil litigation defense firm in New York City, seeks a mid-level associate to join its growing team. You will handle civil litigation defense matters from rapid response investigation through trial, drafting pleadings and discovery, and advising on coverage disputes.

Responsibilities include conducting depositions, appearing in state and federal court, and communicating with carrier clients while receiving structured training and

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and NY Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with coverage analysis or construction liability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from investigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery for diverse caseload.
• Analyze insurance coverage disputes and policy interpretation questions.
• Conduct and defend depositions; appear in state and federal court.
• Communicate with carrier clients and provide case updates.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research

Case management

Education

J.D.

NY Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A dynamic mid-sized construction and civil litigation defense firm in New York City — known for its work on behalf of high-profile insurance carrier and corporate clients — is seeking a mid-level associate to join its growing team. The firm handles a wide spectrum of matters including general liability, bodily injury, property damage, and coverage disputes, offering associates varied caseloads and genuine courtroom exposure from early in their tenure.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from rapid response investigation through trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery across a varied caseload including premises liability and bodily injury
• Analyze and advise on insurance coverage disputes and policy interpretation questions
• Conduct and defend depositions; appear in state and federal court
• Communicate directly with carrier clients and provide regular case reporting and strategy updates

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; NY Bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience at a law firm
• Strong case management skills and ability to handle a high-volume caseload
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with coverage analysis or construction liability is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

A collegial, high-energy environment with structured in-person training, mentorship from experienced litigators, and a clear path for growth. Associates receive early and meaningful trial and deposition experience, hybrid scheduling, and competitive compensation with bonus opportunity.