Litigation Attorney - Remote - New York

Jobot; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Partnership track

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney for a remote role based in New York, with work from Buffalo or anywhere in the U.S. The position involves defending insurers and clients in state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and strategy development.

A NY Bar license and recent civil litigation experience are required. Offering a base salary in the $130k–$200k range plus bonuses, the role provides comprehensive benefits and a potential partnership track, with flexible remote work

Qualifications

• New York Bar Admission
• Recent civil litigation experience with insurance defense focus

Responsibilities

• Handle depositions, court appearances, and motion practice in state and federal courts.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk management, and insurance issues.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.

Job description

Litigation Attorney - Remote - New York

$130000 - $200000 per year | Buffalo, NY | Remote | Permanent

Litigation Attorney - Remote - $130k to $200k Base + Bonus

A bit about us:

Founded more than 30 years ago, we are a nationally recognized civil litigation and business services law firm with 60 attorneys across 5 offices in New York. We defend insurers, businesses, school districts, municipalities, and public entities in state and federal courts throughout the state. Our practice spans insurance defense, insurance coverage, New York Labor Law, construction, toxic torts, employment, and commercial litigation, making us one of the most comprehensive defense platforms in New York.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary: $130k to $200k + bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), HSA/FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO, sick, holidays, maternity and paternity leave
• Partnership track
• Advancement based on quality of work, contribution, and leadership, not solely business development
• Flexible remote — live anywhere in the U.S. with New York bar admission

Job Details

Work remote.

We have offices in NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains.

• Handle depositions, court appearances, and motion practice in state and federal courts.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk management, and insurance issues.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.

Looking for:

• New York Bar Admission
• Recent civil litigation experience with insurance defense focus

You should know some of the following:

• New York Labor Law (Sections 200, 240, 241)
• Personal injury defense
• General liability, Premises liability
• Automobile liability
• Construction-related claims
• Medical Malpractice
• Products Liability

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.

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