Insurance Defense Attorney

AJ Chambers ®; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life flexibility

Mentorship opportunities

Access to experienced partners

Job summary

A well-established New York law firm is seeking experienced attorneys in insurance defense and general liability to manage litigation caseloads. This role offers stability, meaningful responsibilities, and remote flexibility while fostering attorney development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have Federal Bar admission and experience in municipal torts or civil rights litigation. This full-time position provides an excellent platform for career growth with significant courtroom exposure.

Qualifications

• Federal Bar admission (SDNY and/or EDNY) preferred.
• Prior experience in insurance defense, general liability, municipal torts, and/or civil rights litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Appear for virtual and in‑person court appearances.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare reports for insurance carriers and municipal clients.

Skills

Experience in insurance defense

General liability knowledge

Municipal tort liability expertise

Civil rights litigation

Job description

Legal Recruiter. NY & TX Specialist. Helping Law Firms Hire Top Attorneys Who Actually Move the Needle

A well-established and growing New York insurance defense litigation firm is seeking attorneys with experience in general liability, automobile, labor law, municipal tort liability, and/or civil rights litigation to join its expanding team.

With more than 70 years of history in the New York market, this mid‑size firm offers the rare combination of institutional stability, sophisticated litigation work, and hands‑on attorney development—making it an excellent platform for attorneys looking to build real courtroom experience while maintaining work‑life flexibility.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Why This Firm?

• Proven Stability & Reputation – A long‑standing New York litigation firm trusted by major insurance carriers and municipalities. Attorneys benefit from consistent workflow, strong client relationships, and a respected name on their résumé.
• Meaningful Responsibility from Day One – Associates are entrusted with their own caseload, direct client reporting, depositions, motion practice, and regular court appearances.
• Exposure to High‑Value, Complex Matters – Work on a diverse mix of general liability, municipal defense, and civil rights cases, offering broad litigation experience across state and federal courts.
• Mid‑Size Firm Environment – Enjoy the support and resources of a well‑run firm, while still benefiting from accessibility to partners, mentorship, and visibility for your work, something often missing in larger platforms.
• Remote Flexibility – Remote work is permitted, providing balance and autonomy while remaining integrated into a collaborative litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Appear for virtual and in‑person court appearances.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare reports for insurance carriers and municipal clients.

Requirements

• Federal Bar admission (SDNY and/or EDNY) preferred.
• Prior experience in insurance defense, general liability, municipal torts, and/or civil rights litigation.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Law Practice

To learn more or to apply, please email your resume and availability to Barry at [e-mail].