Insurance Defense Litigator - First-Chair Trials (Remote)

Oliver James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive base salary with bonus

Job summary

Oliver James Group seeks an experienced Litigation Claims Counsel in Westchester, NY, focusing on Commercial General Liability, Construction, and NY Labor Law. 2 days in-office per week allow for collaboration with an in-house insurance legal team, while 3 days can be worked remotely.

The role requires a JD and NY State Bar admission with 10+ years in insurance defense or relevant litigation. The attorney will lead complex matters, guide settlement strategies, and act as first-chair in state and

Qualifications

• JD and New York State Bar admission required.
• 10+ years of insurance defense or relevant litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial General Liability, Construction and NY Labor Law.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance defense matters from inception through trial and resolution.
• Handle complex litigation for commercial general liability, construction and NYLL cases.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions and expert witnesses.

Skills

Trial litigation

Deposition skills

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to New York State Bar

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

Oliver James Group seeks an experienced Litigation Claims Counsel in Westchester, NY, focusing on Commercial General Liability, Construction, and NY Labor Law. 2 days in-office per week allow for collaboration with an in-house insurance legal team, while 3 days can be worked remotely.

The role requires a JD and NY State Bar admission with 10+ years in insurance defense or relevant litigation. The attorney will lead complex matters, guide settlement strategies, and act as first-chair in state and