Senior Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Defense litigation

New York Bar Admission

Client communication

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Long Island litigation practice with a strong reputation and decades of experience in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Handle a diverse and sophisticated defense caseload spanning insurance defense, construction litigation, premises liability, professional malpractice, municipal law, and more.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases and work directly on strategy, depositions, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Work with sophisticated clients including insurance companies, corporations, municipalities, medical professionals, and self-insured organizations.
• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement that provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Earn a competitive base salary plus an approximately $10K year-end bonus.

Location: Long Island, NY --- Hybrid, offering flexibility while keeping you connected with the team and clients.

Note: Must have an active New York bar license, 8+ years of defense litigation experience, and at least 1 year of construction litigation or New York Labor Law exposure. Construction/Labor Law experience does not need to be extensive.

About Us

We are an established, full-service New York law firm with a 30-year history representing clients in state and federal courts. Our clients include insurance companies, self-insured companies, corporations, municipalities, medical professionals, and private individuals. We provide comprehensive litigation services with a personalized approach, developing strategies tailored to each client's needs. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of directly relevant defense litigation experience.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• At least 1 year of construction litigation and/or New York Labor Law experience.
• Experience managing litigation matters independently from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills.
Experience handling depositions, discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.Excellent organization, judgment, attention to detail, and client-service skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Established and respected litigation practice with a strong presence in New York.
• Sophisticated and varied caseload that offers continued professional challenge.
• Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases and work directly with clients.
• Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
• Hybrid flexibility combined with substantial professional autonomy.
• Competitive compensation with additional year-end bonus potential.
• Opportunity to grow your practice across multiple areas of complex civil defense litigation.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance