Senior Litigation Claims Attorney – CGL – NYLL

Oliver James Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney in a hybrid Westchester, NY in-house role, handling NY Labor Law defense matters with significant trial work. Comp up to $255,000 base plus a 20% target bonus, with two days in-office per week.

Requirements include a JD and New York Bar admission, and strong first-chair trial experience is preferred. Collaboration with claims teams and other attorneys is essential for strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• Insurance defense experience, ideally around 10 years.
• NYLL experience required, with NY Labor Law trial experience strongly preferred.
• First-chair trial experience preferred; strong second-chair trial experience required.
• JD and New York Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-complexity insurance defense matters from pleadings through trial, primarily focused on NY Labor Law (NYLL).
• Manage litigation preparation, conduct legal research, and prepare legal opinions on complex legal issues.
• Work closely with claims teams and help influence litigation strategy; collaborate with a team of attorneys handling various lines of business.

Skills

NY Labor Law

Trial experience

Education

JD and NY Bar admission

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney - NYLL (In-house Counsel)

Location: Hybrid Westchester, NY (2 days/week in-office)

Compensation: Up to $255,000 base + 20% target bonus

Key Responsibilities & Experience Required:

• Handle high-complexity insurance defense matters from pleadings through trial, primarily focused on New York Labor Law (NYLL)
• Manage litigation preparation, conduct legal research, and prepare legal opinions on complex legal issues
• Strong insurance defense experience, ideally around 10 years
• NYLL experience required, with New York Labor Law trial experience strongly preferred
• First-chair trial experience preferred; strong second-chair trial experience required
• JD and New York Bar admission required
• Work closely with claims teams and help influence litigation strategy
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys handling various lines of business

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to move in-house while continuing to handle complex litigation and trial work
• Remain hands-on with NYLL and high-severity insurance defense matters
• Directly partner with claims teams and have influence over litigation strategy
• Excellent opportunity for long-term growth within a large, established insurance organization