Insurance Defense Litigation Associate — Hybrid Long Island

Orion Placement; Syosset (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer on Long Island seeks an experienced associate to handle insurance defense and civil litigation from inception through resolution. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, participate in depositions, and develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys.

Join a team that values responsive client service, thorough analysis, and a strong work ethic, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility and in-office collaboration on Long Island,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, including defense matters.
• 1+ year of defense negligence and/or insurance defense experience.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with discovery, research, and motion practice.
• Strong written and oral communication, analytic and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document review, written discovery, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risks and assist with developing case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with cases involving negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, and related defense matters.
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the broader legal team to advance matters efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Case management

Education

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Pay:$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Long Island litigation practice with a strong reputation in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Build your career handling meaningful insurance defense and civil litigation matters for sophisticated clients.
• Gain hands-on experience with cases involving negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, and other defense matters.
• Take meaningful responsibility for your cases while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Develop your skills in discovery, depositions, motion practice, legal research, negotiations, and case strategy.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers flexibility while keeping you connected with the team.
• Receive competitive compensation plus the opportunity to grow within an established litigation practice.

Location:Long Island, NY — Hybrid, offering a flexible balance of remote work and in-office collaboration.

Note:Must have an active New York bar license, 2+ years of litigation experience, and at least 1 year of defense negligence and/or insurance defense experience.

About Us

We are an established, full-service New York law firm with a 30-year history representing clients in state and federal courts. Our clients include insurance companies, self-insured companies, corporations, municipalities, medical professionals, and private individuals. We provide comprehensive litigation services with a personalized approach, developing strategies tailored to each client's needs. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document review, written discovery, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risks and assist with developing case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with cases involving negligence, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, and related defense matters.
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the broader legal team to advance matters efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• At least 1 year of defense negligence and/or insurance defense experience.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with discovery, legal research, and motion practice.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, high-quality client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Established and respected New York litigation practice.
• Diverse caseload providing exposure to sophisticated insurance defense matters.
• Opportunity to work directly on cases and develop practical litigation skills.
• Experienced attorneys and a collaborative professional environment.
• Hybrid flexibility and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Strong platform for building a long-term career in insurance defense litigation.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance