Liability Defense Attorney – Insurance Defense

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced associate to lead liability defense matters across NY/PA, handling depositions, discovery, mediations, and motion practice. The role offers significant client interaction, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of civil defense litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and active bar admission. A supportive culture emphasizes balanced workload and professional development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Hands-on liability defense or comparable civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings and handling written discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience attending and participating in mediations.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage liability defense matters and contribute to litigation strategy from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Analyze case facts, liability exposure, damages, and potential resolution strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other case participants.
• Manage multiple active matters while meeting deadlines and responding to urgent developments.
• Assist with trial preparation and take on greater trial responsibility based on experience.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Discovery

Pleadings & Motions

Trial Prep

Client Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

• Take ownership of sophisticated liability defense matters and play a meaningful role in case strategy
• Earn a competitive base salary with discretionary bonus opportunities
• Handle substantive litigation work including depositions, discovery, mediations, and motion practice
• Join an established defense litigation practice with strong mentorship and professional development
• Build toward long-term advancement with a clear path for career growth
• Work in a collaborative, team-first culture that values high-quality advocacy and work-life balance
• Receive a robust benefits package and opportunities to expand your litigation and trial experience

Location: New York / Pennsylvania. This is a regional NY/PA opportunity supporting liability defense matters across the area. Current third-party job listings indicate remote flexibility, with attendance at depositions, mediations, court proceedings, and other case-related events as needed.

Note: Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant litigation experience, including hands‑on experience preparing pleadings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, and attending mediations. Trial experience and additional state bar admissions are preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation firm focused on defense and insurance‑related matters. Our team represents sophisticated clients in complex disputes while providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, strong professional development, supportive colleagues, and opportunities for long‑term career advancement.

Job Description

• Manage liability defense matters and contribute to litigation strategy from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Prepare for and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Analyze case facts, liability exposure, damages, and potential resolution strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other case participants
• Manage multiple active matters while meeting deadlines and responding to urgent developments
• Assist with trial preparation and take on greater trial responsibility based on experience

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Hands‑on liability defense or comparable civil defense litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings and handling written discovery
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience attending and participating in mediations
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management abilities
• Active attorney license in good standing for applicable jurisdiction
• Trial experience preferred
• Additional state bar admissions preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful responsibility on sophisticated defense matters
• Supportive and collaborative attorney culture
• Strong mentorship and opportunities to continue developing as a litigator
• Long‑term advancement and partnership potential
• Reasonable workload expectations with an emphasis on work‑life balance
• Opportunities to strengthen deposition, mediation, motion, and trial skills