Senior Insurance Defense Litigator — Autonomy & Mentorship

Bosun 25F9D5Ec70Da; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bosun Solutions is seeking a Senior Associate for Insurance Defense Litigation in New York. You will lead complex defense files from pleadings through trial, handling motions, depositions, and court appearances while maintaining open communication with carriers and claims teams.

You will mentor junior associates and paralegals, manage high-volume caseloads with minimal oversight, and collaborate with partners on high-stakes matters in a fast-paced boutique setting.

Qualifications

• NY-barred litigator with 5 to 8 years of insurance defense experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload with minimal oversight.
• Trial experience required; second-chair trial experience considered.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and court filings.
• Experience at mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences.
• Lives within commutable distance to New York courts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex insurance defense files independently from pleadings through trial.
• Argue motions, conduct depositions, appear in court, and handle mediations and arbitrations.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with carriers and claims professionals.
• Track billable hours accurately and meet invoicing expectations.
• Mentor junior associates and paralegals on case strategy and professional standards.
• Collaborate with partners on high-stakes or novel matters.

Skills

Trial experience

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Bosun Solutions is seeking a Senior Associate for Insurance Defense Litigation in New York. You will lead complex defense files from pleadings through trial, handling motions, depositions, and court appearances while maintaining open communication with carriers and claims teams.

You will mentor junior associates and paralegals, manage high-volume caseloads with minimal oversight, and collaborate with partners on high-stakes matters in a fast-paced boutique setting.