Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + Bonuses | Remote in New York -

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in insurance defense seeks an Insurance Defense Associate to handle a diverse caseload while enjoying remote work flexibility. With competitive salary and bonuses, you will thrive in a growing environment focused on client results. Ideal for candidates seeking to enhance their trial skills and take control of their work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonuses up to $30,000

Qualifications

• Must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice law.
• Experience in insurance defense or litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of negligence and motor vehicle claims from initial pleadings to trial preparation.
• Draft legal documents, including motions for summary judgment and discovery demands.
• Negotiate settlements in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Skills

Negotiation

Trial skills

Legal Writing

Research

Education

Jurist Doctor (JD)

Job description

Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + Bonuses | Remote in New York

Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + Bonuses | Remote in New York

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + Bonuses | Remote in New York

Join a stalwart Manhattan firm, a 70-year titan in insurance defense, recently securing a precedent-setting appellate win for a major client’s condominium board. With 15 attorneys named 2023 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, this 75+ attorney powerhouse offers a platform to flex your trial skills, earn hefty bonuses tied to billing, and grow in a firm expanding with up to six new hires, all while enjoying unmatched work flexibility that prioritizes client results over office mandates.

Why You Should Join

• Take control of your schedule – Go fully remote or hybrid with no office requirement, with 80% of associates opting for flexible schedules in 2024.
• Thrive in a Growing Firm – Join a team adding six attorneys across levels, handling 100+ active cases in NY and NJ, with opportunities to shape complex defenses for insurers like Travelers and GEICO.
• Cash In on Performance – Stack up to $18,000 in discretionary year-end bonuses on top of structured payouts, with top billers earning an extra $30,000+ total in 2023 for exceptional client outcomes.
• Litigate Diverse Defense Cases – Manage a robust caseload of negligence, premises liability, and motor vehicle claims, representing major insurers in New York and federal courts, from initial pleadings through trial preparation and verdicts.
• Draft Precision Legal Documents – Craft motions for summary judgment, discovery demands, and trial briefs, ensuring airtight defenses for clients like Chubb and Progressive, with a focus on strategic dismissals under NY’s prior written notice laws.
• Lead Discovery and Depositions – Spearhead document reviews, interrogatories, and depositions of witnesses and experts, building compelling case narratives for high-stakes disputes, including construction and municipal liability matters.
• Negotiate and Mediate – Engage in settlement talks and alternative dispute resolution, securing favorable outcomes for clients in 75% of mediated cases, leveraging the firm’s arbitration expertise across NY and NJ jurisdictions.

Salary & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary –Earn up to $170k Base; depending on skillset and experience
• Lucrative Bonus Structure – Two Bonus Schemes that can give you a combined increase of earnings by up to $30K!

If you are interested in applying, please apply below or email [e-mail] for a confidential and discretionary chat today

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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