Senior Defense Litigator — Hybrid Work, Case Ownership

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Confidential Employer on Long Island is seeking an experienced defense attorney to manage a diverse civil litigation and insurance defense caseload from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of defense litigation experience, active New York bar admission, and at least 1 year of construction litigation or New York Labor Law exposure. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a strong team, responsive client communication, and meaningful ownership of cases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• At least 1 year of construction litigation and/or New York Labor Law exposure.
• Experience managing litigation matters independently from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies tailored to each client and case.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in matters involving premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice, construction litigation, New York Labor Law, municipal law, and related defense matters.
• Analyze liability, damages, coverage, and litigation risks and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and timely case reporting.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals while exercising sound independent judgment.

Connaissances

Defense litigation

New York Bar Admission

Client communication

Description du poste

Confidential Employer on Long Island is seeking an experienced defense attorney to manage a diverse civil litigation and insurance defense caseload from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of defense litigation experience, active New York bar admission, and at least 1 year of construction litigation or New York Labor Law exposure. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a strong team, responsive client communication, and meaningful ownership of cases.