Insurance Defense Associate Attorney: 3+ Years Experience

Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP; Village of Elmsford (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join their team. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience in insurance defense along with the ability to represent clients in various court matters across the New York metropolitan area. This role offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance with employer contribution

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending plan

Bonuses for reaching billable hour plateaus

Ten paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in insurance defense in New York State.
• Ability to make regular in-person appearances in New York City metropolitan area courts.
• Admission to federal bar helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• In-person court appearances in state and federal courts throughout New York.
• Manage and litigate automobile and premises cases from inception through trial.
• Frequent and timely reporting to clients and insurance carriers.

Skills

Court appearances

Litigation management

Client communication

Education

Admission to New York State bar

Job description

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney: 3+ Years Experience

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney: 3+ Years Experience

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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About the job

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, dedicated and proactive associate attorney with at least three years practicing insurance defense in New York State. The position involves making in-person court appearances in the New York City metropolitan area, taking depositions and regularly reporting to claims representatives. Required experience includes depositions, court appearances and motion practice. Depending on the interest of the candidate, the position may also involve work on the firm's municipal liability/1983 matters and insurance coverage analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• In-person court appearances in state and federal courts throughout New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland.
• Manage and litigate automobile and premises cases from inception through trial and appeal, including pre-trial, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial and appellate argument
• Frequent and timely reporting to clients and insurance carriers
• Regular entry of billable hours

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years experience in insurance defense in New York State
• Ability to make regular in-person appearances in New York City metropolitan area courts
• Admission to New York State bar
• Admission to federal bar helpful but not required

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience. Exact compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure, business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Attorneys can augment their salaries by reaching reasonable billable-hour plateaus.

• Hybrid schedule available with two days in the Elmsford office and three days either remote or making court appearances
• $120,000 - $160,000 salary depending on experience and other factors
• Bonuses for reaching billable hour plateaus
• Health insurance with employer contribution
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution of 3% of employee salary
• Pre-tax flexible spending plan
• Paid vacation
• Ten paid holidays
• Long-term disability coverage

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance: We value our employees and understand the importance of balancing professional and personal commitments.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and career advancement, including opportunities for the right employee to try cases and argue appeals. In addition to general liability matters, we handle complex municipal liability cases, including employment and Constitutional tort matters. Interested employees will have the opportunity to expand their base of knowledge and experience.
• Collaborative and Creative Environment: Work with a team of seasoned professionals in a family-type setting. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our creative, outside-the-box approach to litigation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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401(k)

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