Insurance Defense Attorney - Med Mal & GL, Hybrid

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

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