Insurance Defense Associate - Hybrid, Flexible Schedule & PTO

Russo & Gould LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Scheduling flexibility

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous PTO

Job summary

Russo & Gould, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with 1 to 4 years of insurance defense experience to join its collaborative litigation team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage matters from inception to resolution, including depositions, court appearances, arbitrations, and trial prep.

Candidates should be comfortable handling matters in the New York, NY area and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New York State.
• 1–4 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling depositions and court appearances independently.
• Trial experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in insurance defense litigation.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear in state and federal courts for conferences, motions, and hearings.
• Represent clients during arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other notices.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission NY

Job description

Russo & Gould, LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with 1 to 4 years of insurance defense experience to join its collaborative litigation team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage matters from inception to resolution, including depositions, court appearances, arbitrations, and trial prep.

Candidates should be comfortable handling matters in the New York, NY area and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills.