Litigation Attorney - Remote - New York

Jobot; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and leave

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our national civil defense practice as a remote associate in the United States. The role requires New York bar admission and experience in general defense and labor law, with responsibilities including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice in state and federal courts.

We offer a competitive base salary of $130k to $200k plus bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a partnership track.

Qualifications

• Requires New York Bar Admission.
• Experience in general defense and labor law.
• Ability to handle depositions, pleadings, and discovery with precision.

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.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation

Civil litigation

Defense strategy

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

• 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

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 general defense and labor law experience

You should know some of the following:

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