Insurance Defense General Liability Associate Attorney

Pay: $150000.00 - $195000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling sophisticated insurance defense general liability professional liability property damage and commercial litigation matters.
• Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys and gain meaningful exposure to complex litigation strategy and case management.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that provides flexibility while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.
• Take ownership of your matters and build on your insurance defense and liability experience.
• Join a team that values organization strong judgment and high-quality client service.

Location: New York City NY Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while remaining connected to the team and the work.

Note: Must have an active New York bar license and at least 1 year of directly relevant insurance defense experience. We are seeking an associate with 3 years of total experience and strong competence in insurance liability matters.

About Us

We are an established litigation-focused law firm representing clients in personal injury professional liability property damage insurance defense and commercial litigation matters. Our team combines deep litigation experience with a practical client-focused approach designed to achieve strong outcomes while minimizing unnecessary legal and indemnity Employer

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze liability issues claims pleadings discovery and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings motions correspondence discovery responses and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and apply relevant New York law to active matters.
• Communicate with clients opposing counsel insurance professionals and other stakeholders.
• Assist with depositions court appearances hearings and other litigation activities as appropriate.
• Track deadlines case developments and litigation strategy with strong attention to detail.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and the litigation team to move matters forward efficiently.

Qualifications

• Active New York bar license.
• 3 years of experience as an attorney.
• At least 1 year of insurance defense experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance liability and general liability matters.
• Excellent legal writing research organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters deadlines and competing priorities.
• Trial experience is valued but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work with experienced litigators on substantive matters while continuing to grow your insurance defense and general liability practice. We value attorneys who are organized thoughtful dependable and motivated to take ownership of their work. Our hybrid environment offers flexibility while maintaining a collaborative professional team culture.

JPC-1812

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license 1 yr of insurance defense exp. Must be 3-12 yr associate

• Required Years as Associate : 3

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 yrs: $150k to $165k

• 6 to 8 yrs: $165k to $180k

• 9 to 10 yrs: $180k to $195k

• 11 yrs: $195k only if exceptional fit / client approval recruiter estimate

Submission Email / Name: Paul -

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Established NYC litigation firm seeking a 3 year Insurance Defense / General Liability Associate Attorney with 1 year of insurance defense experience. Attorney will handle liability matters case management legal research drafting discovery and client communication in a hybrid role. NY bar required; strong organization and insurance liability competence are key.

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