Insurance Defense Attorney

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. in New York, NY is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team in New York, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact. Ideal candidates will have NY Bar admission, 2+ years in insurance defense or related fields, strong writing, research, and client communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• 2+ years of experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or related practice area.
• Familiarity with general liability, premises liability, auto liability, or related lines of coverage.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance carriers, policyholders, and corporate clients in civil litigation matters.
• Manage a caseload of insurance defense files from inception through resolution, including trial.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial (EBTs), and witness interviews.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic case assessments and coverage opinions.
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients.
• Appear in New York state and/or federal court for hearings, conferences, and trials.

Skills

Active NY Bar

Insurance defense experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in New York, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance carriers, policyholders, and corporate clients in civil litigation matters
• Manage a caseload of insurance defense files from inception through resolution, including trial
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial (EBTs), and witness interviews
• Perform legal research and provide strategic case assessments and coverage opinions
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients
• Appear in New York state and/or federal court for hearings, conferences, and trials

Requirements

• Active admission to the New York State Bar
• 2+ years of experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or related practice area
• Familiarity with general liability, premises liability, auto liability, or related lines of coverage
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

About Us

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is a respected New York-based law firm with a strong reputation for delivering results-driven legal representation in insurance defense and civil litigation. Our clients trust us for our tenacious advocacy, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Our attorneys thrive here because of our collegial culture, challenging casework, and the opportunity to grow alongside seasoned legal professionals.