Senior Insurance Defense Litigator & Mentor

Talently; Town of Fishkill (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in New York hybrid role seeks an experienced attorney to manage a diverse insurance defense caseload and mentor junior attorneys. You will lead cases through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial, while advising clients on strategies and progress.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in insurance defense, strong written and oral advocacy, and a proactive, independent work style to handle deadlines and complex disputes.

Qualifications

• Must have 6–10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling labor law, construction, premises liability, motor vehicle, property damage or general liability claims.
• Competitive mindset and passion for advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters across diverse claims.
• Lead cases through all phases of litigation from pleadings to trial.
• Supervise and mentor junior litigation associates with limited admin duties.
• Appear in state and local courts throughout the NY metro area.
• Develop strategies, assess risk, and advise clients on litigation options.
• Prepare persuasive written submissions and deliver effective oral advocacy.
• Manage deadlines and caseload priorities independently while maintaining client service.

Skills

Insurance Defense Litigation

Case Management

Litigation Strategy

Oral Advocacy

Written Submissions

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Talently in New York hybrid role seeks an experienced attorney to manage a diverse insurance defense caseload and mentor junior attorneys. You will lead cases through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial, while advising clients on strategies and progress.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in insurance defense, strong written and oral advocacy, and a proactive, independent work style to handle deadlines and complex disputes.