Insurance Defense Attorney

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Buffalo team. The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of insurance defense experience and a solid civil litigation foundation.

The role supports defense of medical malpractice and general liability matters with opportunities to manage significant exposure and drive cases toward resolution. The firm emphasizes trial advocacy, client relationships, and collaboration across a national platform, with a hybrid work structure and competitive

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 5–15 years of insurance defense experience.
• Medical malpractice and/or general liability experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Strong client and carrier communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense matters from initial assignment through resolution.
• Defend medical malpractice and general liability claims.
• Analyze claims, liability, damages, coverage issues, and potential exposure.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work with experts and other professionals as necessary.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Pursue early resolution when appropriate while developing a strong trial strategy for cases that proceed to litigation.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York Bar

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney

$150000 - $200000 per year | Buffalo, NY | On-site | Permanent

Established Defense Practice | Hybrid Flexibility

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized law firm with more than a century of experience representing businesses, insurance carriers, healthcare organizations, and individuals in complex legal matters.

The firm's litigation practice is built around a combination of deep legal knowledge, proactive risk management, strong client relationships, and a genuine commitment to trial advocacy. Attorneys work with national, regional, and local insurance companies on sophisticated matters and are trusted to develop strategies that protect clients while efficiently moving cases toward resolution.

The firm takes a practical, client-centered approach to litigation, recognizing that successful defense means knowing when to negotiate and when to aggressively advocate through trial.

Why join us?

Why Join Us

• Join a long-established and highly respected litigation and insurance defense practice
• Work on sophisticated medical malpractice and general liability matters
• Exposure to complex claims involving significant liability and damages issues
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators with substantial trial experience
• Strong relationships with national, regional, and local insurance carriers
• Collaborative environment with meaningful attorney autonomy
• Hybrid work structure
• Competitive compensation of $150,000–$200,000
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established litigation platform

Job Details

Seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Buffalo team. The ideal candidate will have 5–15 years of insurance defense experience and a strong foundation in civil litigation.

The practice handles a significant volume of medical malpractice and general liability defense, but candidates with broader insurance defense backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The right attorney will be comfortable evaluating claims, analyzing exposure, managing discovery, taking depositions, negotiating resolutions, and preparing matters for trial.

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated defense practice where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their matters and develop strategies tailored to each client's needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense matters from initial assignment through resolution
• Defend medical malpractice and general liability claims
• Analyze claims, liability, damages, coverage issues, and potential exposure
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Work with experts and other professionals as necessary
• Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
• Pursue early resolution when appropriate while developing a strong trial strategy for cases that proceed to litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar
• 5–15 years of insurance defense experience
• Medical malpractice and/or general liability experience strongly preferred
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Strong client and carrier communication skills

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