Senior In-House Litigator - NYLL & Trials (Hybrid)

Oliver James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Claims Legal team in a hybrid Westchester, NY office. The role centers on NY Labor Law defense, with hands-on trial work and strategic input.

You will handle complex insurance defense matters from pleadings to trial, supervise preparation, and coordinate with claims teams. JD and NY Bar are required; 10 years of experience preferred; opportunity to move in-house while staying hands-on.

Qualifications

• Senior attorney with extensive insurance defense litigation experience.
• NY Labor Law (NYLL) knowledge is required.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-complexity insurance defense matters from pleadings through trial, focused on NYLL.
• Manage litigation preparation, conduct legal research, and prepare opinions on complex issues.
• Collaborate with claims teams and influence litigation strategy.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation management

NY Labor Law

Insurance defense

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Oliver James seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Claims Legal team in a hybrid Westchester, NY office. The role centers on NY Labor Law defense, with hands-on trial work and strategic input.

You will handle complex insurance defense matters from pleadings to trial, supervise preparation, and coordinate with claims teams. JD and NY Bar are required; 10 years of experience preferred; opportunity to move in-house while staying hands-on.