Insurance Defense / General Liability Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York City seeks an associate attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its insurance defense and general liability practice. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to sophisticated litigation strategy and case management.

The ideal candidate holds a New York bar license and possesses strong writing, research, and organizational skills to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively while coordinating with senior attorneys and clients.

Qualifications

• Active New York bar license and at least 1 year of directly relevant insurance defense experience.
• 3+ years of total legal experience with insurance liability matters.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze liability issues, claims, pleadings, discovery, and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant New York law to active matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with depositions, court appearances, hearings, and other litigation activities as appropriate.
• Track deadlines, case developments, and litigation strategy with strong attention to detail.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the litigation team to move matters forward efficiently.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

• Join a respected litigation team handling sophisticated insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, property damage, and commercial litigation matters.
• Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys and gain meaningful exposure to complex litigation strategy and case management.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that provides flexibility while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.
• Take ownership of your matters and build on your insurance defense and liability experience.
• Join a team that values organization, strong judgment, and high-quality client service.

Location: New York City, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while remaining connected to the team and the work.

Note: Must have an active New York bar license and at least 1 year of directly relevant insurance defense experience. We are seeking an associate with 3+ years of total experience and strong competence in insurance liability matters.

About Us

We are an established litigation-focused law firm representing clients in personal injury, professional liability, property damage, insurance defense, and commercial litigation matters. Our team combines deep litigation experience with a practical, client-focused approach designed to achieve strong outcomes while minimizing unnecessary legal and indemnity costs.Confidential Employer

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze liability issues, claims, pleadings, discovery, and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant New York law to active matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with depositions, court appearances, hearings, and other litigation activities as appropriate.
• Track deadlines, case developments, and litigation strategy with strong attention to detail.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the litigation team to move matters forward efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney.
• At least 1 year of insurance defense experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance liability and general liability matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Trial experience is valued but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work with experienced litigators on substantive matters while continuing to grow your insurance defense and general liability practice. We value attorneys who are organized, thoughtful, dependable, and motivated to take ownership of their work. Our hybrid environment offers flexibility while maintaining a collaborative, professional team culture.