Senior Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense
2 days ago
Syosset
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. JPC-1932 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance