Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid remote schedule

Job summary

Jobot, a Buffalo-based boutique litigation firm, seeks a Litigation Attorney to own cases from investigation through trial and work directly with firm partners on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and major retailers.

You will build real courtroom depth across New York State, handling state and federal matters with exposure to catastrophic injury and trucking issues, accelerating your path to first-chair work.

Qualifications

• New York Bar Admission required.
• Recent defense litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Defend litigation claims in state and federal courts throughout New York State, from initial investigation through trial.
• Handle depositions, court appearances, and motion practice.
• Resolve matters through mediation and arbitration when that is the better result for the client.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk management, and insurance issues.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and clarity.
• Work transportation matters with a 24/7 rapid response team of attorneys, field adjusters, and accident reconstruction experts securing scene evidence early.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategy and deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Insurance Defense

General Liability

Premises Liability

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Transportation / Trucking Litigation

Wrongful Death

Catastrophic Injury

Product Liability

Toxic Torts

Construction Law

Industrial Accidents

Recreational and Amusement Liability

Intentional Torts and Assault

Property Damage Claims

Subrogation

Job description

Job details

Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo - $120,000 to $200,000 Base + Bonuses

• Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded over two decades ago and based in Buffalo, we are a growing boutique litigation firm defending Fortune 500 companies, major retail businesses, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout New York State. Our practice spans insurance defense, trucking and transportation defense, and commercial litigation, with matters ranging from premises liability and motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and product liability claims. Our team-first approach means associates work directly with partners from day one, handling cases from investigation through trial.

Why join us

• Base salary $120k to $200k + bonuses
• 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

Job Details

Own your cases from investigation through trial, working directly alongside firm partners on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, major retailers, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies. You will build real courtroom depth across state and federal courts throughout New York State, with exposure to catastrophic injury and trucking matters that accelerate your path to first‑chair work.

• Defend litigation claims in state and federal courts throughout New York State, from initial investigation through trial
• Handle depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
• Resolve matters through mediation and arbitration when that is the better result for the client
• Advise clients on strategy, risk management, and insurance issues
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and clarity
• Work transportation matters with a 24/7 rapid response team of attorneys, field adjusters, and accident reconstruction experts securing scene evidence early
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategy and deliver exceptional client service

Required

• New York Bar Admission
• Recent defense litigation experience

You should know some of the following

• Insurance Defense
• General Liability
• Premises Liability
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Transportation / Trucking Litigation, including truck-on-truck and truck-on-auto collisions, cargo loss, and loss transfer claims
• Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability
• Toxic Torts
• Construction Law
• Industrial Accidents
• Recreational and Amusement Liability
• Intentional Torts and Assault
• Property Damage Claims, including municipal and utility claims
• Subrogation

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