Insurance Defense Attorney

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Bonus

401k Match

Equity

Full Benefits

Growth Potential

6+ Year average Tenure

20+ Employees

5 offices in NY

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigator in Buffalo, NY. The role involves managing a caseload across general and premises liability, auto and torts, with responsible drafting, research and client communications. The firm offers mentorship and a strong collaboration culture.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in insurance defense and will join a growing national practice with multiple NY offices and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in insurance defense or related practice.
• Strong advocacy and research skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters including general liability, premises liability, auto, and torts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, motions, and trials.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and deliver exceptional legal representation.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Litigation

Job description

Insurance Defense Litigator

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized law firm that is growing our insurance defense practice. The firm’s insurance defense group today is a true full-service practice with well-respected practices devoted to toxic tort defense, medical malpractice defense, trucking and transportation, construction defects, and professional errors and omissions.

Please apply today if you have 2 years of experience and are looking for a strong firm with mentorship!

Why join us

Do you want to be a part of a talented team and enjoy a flexible work environment:

• Base Salary!
• Bonus!
• 401k Match!
• Equity
• Full Benefits
• Growth Potential
• 6+ Year average Tenure
• 20+ Employees
• 5 offices in NY

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters including general liability, premises liability, auto, and torts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Communicate effective with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, motions, and trials.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and deliver exceptional legal representation.

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