Litigation Associate

Jobot; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus

Insurance

401K match

Flexible schedule

PTO

Professional development

Advanced legal resources

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in Rochester, NY with 1–3 years of experience to join a collaborative insurance defense team.

You will handle all phases of litigation, develop strategies, and represent clients in court, depositions, and mediations in a supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from experienced attorneys
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from evaluation through trial preparation
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Develop effective litigation strategies and communicate with clients
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues
• Independently manage a litigation caseload
• Stay current on developments in insurance defense law

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Admitted to the New York State Bar

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney | 1–4 Years Experience | Rochester, NY – Join a Collaborative Insurance Defense Team with great resources & growth potential

Salary: $95,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a full-service law firm with a strong focus on litigation, particularly in insurance defense. Our team represents a wide range of clients across claims including premises liability, products liability, automobile liability, and construction disputes. You’ll work alongside seasoned litigators in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and high-quality advocacy.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary ($110,000 - $155,000 base)
• Bonus package offered - 10-25%
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with a match
• Flexible work-life balance
• Generous PTO package - mental health days offered
• Professional development opportunities, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar dues
• Access to advanced legal resources and technology

Job Details

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join a dynamic legal team focused on insurance defense. You will handle all phases of litigation, develop strategies, and represent clients in court, depositions, and mediations. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from evaluation through trial preparation
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Develop effective litigation strategies and communicate with clients
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues
• Independently manage a litigation caseload
• Stay current on developments in insurance defense law

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the New York State Bar
• 1–3 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from experienced attorneys
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology

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