Municipal Defense Litigator (Remote/Hybrid NYC)

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking Defense Litigation Attorneys to join our NY metro team, offering hybrid and remote options with in-person court appearances as required. The ideal candidates will defend municipalities in civil matters across NYC, Long Island, and White Plains, with a strong emphasis on general negligence, civil rights, and employment-related issues.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, NY State Bar admission, and 2+ years in municipal or related insurance defense

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 2+ years of experience in municipal law, government defense, or related insurance defense litigation.
• Additional Relevant Experience: general liability, medical malpractice, slip and fall, premises liability, labor law, MVA, and construction defect.
• Strong litigation background, including motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Represent municipalities in general liability and employment defense litigation.
• Handle claims involving premises liability, roadway, and transportation incidents.
• Litigate claims under Title VII, ADEA, and the ADA.

Skills

Municipal defense

Litigation

Premises liability

Motion practice

Depositions

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobot is seeking Defense Litigation Attorneys to join our NY metro team, offering hybrid and remote options with in-person court appearances as required. The ideal candidates will defend municipalities in civil matters across NYC, Long Island, and White Plains, with a strong emphasis on general negligence, civil rights, and employment-related issues.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, NY State Bar admission, and 2+ years in municipal or related insurance defense