Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo

Australia-Employment; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid remote schedule

Direct partner access

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Litigation Attorney for a hybrid remote role in Buffalo, NY. The attorney will defend Fortune 500 clients across NY state and federal courts, working directly with partners from day one.

Requirements include New York Bar admission and recent litigation/insurance defense experience. Responsibilities cover depositions, pleadings, and discovery, with opportunities for direct partner access and significant client exposure.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in New York
• Recent litigation/insurance defense experience
• Experience handling depositions and trial work

Responsibilities

• Defend Fortune 500 and other clients in NY state and federal court from investigation through trial
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Support transportation and contracting matters in defense
• Collaborate with partners on caseload strategy and trial prep

Skills

Litigation defense

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Client communication

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo

$100000 - $160000 per year | Buffalo, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Litigation Attorney — General Liability & Transportation — Buffalo, NY / Hybrid Remote — Boutique Litigation Firm — $100k to $160k Base + Bonus

A bit about us:

Founded over two decades ago and based in Buffalo, we are a growing boutique litigation firm representing Fortune 500 companies, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies in litigation defense throughout New York State. Our team-first approach means associates work directly with partners from day one, gaining hands‑on deposition and trial experience most junior attorneys wait years for. This is an opportunity for an Attorney that wants more experience with depositions, direct partner access, and real client exposure.

Why join us?

• Base salary $100k to $160k + bonus
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Employer‑matched 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Hybrid remote schedule
• Direct partner access and hands‑on litigation experience from day one
• Represent Fortune 500 companies, major retail businesses, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies

Job Details

Defend Fortune 500 companies, major retail businesses, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies in litigation claims throughout New York State, in state and federal court, working directly alongside firm partners.

• Handle litigation defense matters from investigation through trial, including alternatives like mediation and arbitration
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Support trucking and transportation matters including collision defense, cargo loss, and catastrophic injury claims
• Communicate directly with clients and carriers on case strategy
• Collaborate closely with partners on caseload strategy and trial preparation

Looking for:

• New York Bar admission
• Recent litigation/insurance defense experience

Experience in any of the following areas welcomed:

• Insurance Defense
• General Liability
• Product Liability
• Transportation / Trucking Litigation
• Premises Liability
• Toxic Torts
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Construction Law
• Subrogation

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.