Litigation Associate: Premises Liability & MVA Defense (NYC)

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Strong Benefits + Bonus program

Cohesive team units with strong upward

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for our New York office. The role focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle defense and general liability, with experience in insurance defense and NY state practice. You will manage a defense docket and collaborate with partners on strategy.

Join a large, well-established firm with over 200 professionals and a 10+ year average tenure. Excellent pay, robust benefits, and meaningful courtroom exposure are offered as part of a supportive

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense or general liability
• Strong familiarity with New York State Court practice and procedure
• Experience handling: Premises liability matters; Motor vehicle / personal injury defense; General negligence or tort-based claims
• Prior deposition experience (taking and defending)
• Comfortable appearing in court and managing motion practice
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a caseload with increasing independence
• Active membership in the New York State Bar (required)
• Based in NYC or willing to commute to the office

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations
• Conduct court appearances in New York State Courts (conferences, motion hearings, etc.)
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery motions
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client reporting
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel as appropriate
• Maintain docket management and ensure compliance with deadlines

Job description

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for our New York office. The role focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle defense and general liability, with experience in insurance defense and NY state practice. You will manage a defense docket and collaborate with partners on strategy.

Join a large, well-established firm with over 200 professionals and a 10+ year average tenure. Excellent pay, robust benefits, and meaningful courtroom exposure are offered as part of a supportive