Litigation Attorney (2+ Years)

Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 2+ years of insurance defense experience to litigate a range of cases in a hybrid setting with access to Manhattan and Paramus offices.

Qualified applicants must be admitted in New Jersey and New York, show strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and be able to manage multiple matters while working both independently and collaboratively. Federal court admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York.
• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Litigate premises liability, general liability, labor law/construction defect, property damage, and trucking/automobile matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written submissions.
• Manage multiple matters with independence and teamwork.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Job description

Litigation Attorney (2+ Years)

Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP |New Jersey/New York, NY (Hybrid)

Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney to litigate various types of cases including premises liability, general liability, labor law/construction defect, property damage, and trucking and automobile matters. Hybrid and remote work flexibility with access to our headquarters in Manhattan's Financial District and a satellite office in Paramus, NJ.

Must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York, have 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities, and an ability to manage multiple matters while working independently and collaboratively. Federal Court admission is a plus. Salary of $130,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience.