Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense
hace 5 días
Rutherford
Job DescriptionAssociate Attorney - Insurance Defense Job Title: Insurance Defense Associate Attorney Locations: New York City, NY & Rutherford, NJ Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Remote/In-Office Flexibility) Experience Level: 2-5 years preferred Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance Defense Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 Base Salary + several Bonus opportunities + Excellent Comprehensive Health Benefits + more Job Summary A well-established and growing litigation firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Defense team in either New York City or Rutherford, NJ. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collegial, supportive environment that values professional development, work-life balance, and long-term career growth. The firm offers hybrid flexibility, a strong mentorship culture, and exposure to high-quality litigation work. Key Responsibilities • Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including personal injury, property damage, premises liability, and general liability cases, • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda, • Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances, • Develop case strategies and communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel, • Manage caseload independently while collaborating with senior attorneys and partners, • Maintain accurate billing and case documentationQualifications, • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice in New York and/or New Jersey, • 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, • Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently, • Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client serviceWhy Join Us, • Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling, • Supportive and inclusive firm culture, • Clear path for advancement and professional growth, • Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses, • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off • For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/22/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at to make arrangements.