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We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations. We are seeking a new Mid Level Attorney with 7+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Manhattan or Garden City offices. What You Will Do: Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including: • General Liability, • Personal Injury, • Product Liability, • Professional Liability What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience and the following credentials/skills: • Juris Doctorate Degree, • Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus., • NY Labor Law experience is a plus., • Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred., • The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred. Required Education & Licensure: • Active New York License (Required)., • Active New Jersey Bar Licensure, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred)., • Being able to waive into the New Jersey bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar. Why You'll Love Us: At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 per year commensurate with the level of experience. We offer the following benefits: • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance and AD&D, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) profit sharing, • Medical Flexible Spending Account, • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • Long-Term Disability, • Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Schedules, • Holiday Pay DEI Statement: Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations. We are seeking a new Senior Level Attorney with 6-10 years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Manhattan or Garden City offices. What You Will Do: Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including: • General Liability, • Personal Injury, • Product Liability, • Professional Liability What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience and the following credentials/skills: • Juris Doctorate Degree, • Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus., • NY Labor Law experience is a plus., • Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred., • The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred. Required Education & Licensure: • Active New York License (Required)., • Active New Jersey Bar Licensure, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred)., • Being able to waive into the New Jersey bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar. Why You'll Love Us: At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories. We offer the following benefits: • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance and AD&D, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) profit sharing, • Medical Flexible Spending Account, • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • Long-Term Disability, • Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Schedules, • Holiday Pay DEI Statement: Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Coffey Modica LLP is growing and seeking a talented General Liability Associate Attorney to join our New Jersey litigation team. With over 50 attorneys across eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Georgia, we are a leading litigation defense firm known for our high-profile cases, client relationships, and trial excellence. About the Role: This is a hybrid position (three days in-office) offering flexibility, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters. You’ll work directly with national and regional clients and collaborate with seasoned trial attorneys across a range of general liability issues, including: • Construction, • Transportation and trucking, • Catastrophic injury, • Personal injury We're looking for attorneys with 3+ years of experience in any of these areas. New Jersey Bar admission is required, New York admission preferred. What You’ll Do • Manage your own caseload from day one, • Conduct depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, • Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on trial preparation, • Engage directly with clients and insurance carriers, • Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture Why Coffey Modica? • Recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York (2023, 2024, 2025), • Meaningful mentorship and internal training programs, • Frequent opportunities for advancement and trial work, • Hybrid work schedule with a business-casual environment Benefits • Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential, • 401(k) with firm match, • Generous hybrid flexibility, • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance We are proud to foster a firm culture grounded in inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. Coffey Modica LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in all forms.

Prominent national law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney for an Of Counsel or Partner role for their New York City office. A book of business is NOT required. Ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in ANY of these practice areas: General Liability, Construction/NY Labor Law, Transportation, Coverage, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Habitability, Professional Liability, Municipal, Medical Malpractice, Auto, Employment, Workers' Compensation, Product Liability, Toxic Tort/Environmental, Insurance Defense. Responsibilities: • Manage assigned cases, • Handle cases from inception to conclusion, • Take and defend depositions, • Make court appearances, • Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery Qualifications: • 7+ years of litigation experience, • Licensed to practice and in good standing in NY & NJ., • Trial prep experience Base salary up to 200k + Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package+ Hybrid work schedule Please email resume to

📢 Hiring: Junior to Mid‑Level Insurance Defense Associate – New York (Hybrid) We’re working with a high‑caliber insurance defense practice in Manhattan that serves major domestic and international insurers. They’re looking for a Junior to Mid‑Level Associate with strong contributions in insurance defense and related litigation areas. What You’ll Handle: • Draft and manage pretrial filings in matters involving complex litigation, construction defect claims, mass torts, personal injury, and products liability, • Engage with insurance coverage litigation, working alongside a 140+ attorney coverage team that handles complex and bad‑faith disputes across all lines of insurance, • Collaborate on cases where the firm acts as lead or national coordinating counsel in high‑exposure insurance matters About You: • 1–5 years in insurance defense litigation, with familiarity in complex, construction, mass tort, personal injury, and products liability, • Bonus: Experience in coverage litigation, • Capable of independent case management and effective collaborative teamwork, • Excellent writing, analytical skills, and strong academic credentials, • Admitted to the New York Bar (required), New Jersey (Bonus) Why This Role Stands Out: • Join a nationally recognized, top‑tier insurance litigation group within a leading full‑service firm, • Gain exposure to bad‑faith and coverage disputes, often handled as lead counsel or national coordinating teams, • Work in Manhattan with a hybrid model, enjoying both in-office time and flexible remote work Compensation: 205,000 – $220,000, plus full benefits Interested? If you’re ready to deepen your insurance defense expertise within a sophisticated litigation environment, I’d love to connect. Please apply or message me directly for a confidential discussion. 978-678-3966 or

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry trends related to insurance defense. A minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, specifically in the areas of bad faith claims and personal injury. Provide legal representation to clients in insurance defense ma

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our Firm is respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We are seeking a new Attorney with 7+ years of experience in Insurance Defense to join our team.

The Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for an anchor attorney in citywide Homicide Defense Task Force (HDTF). The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. The Legal Aid Society is a qualified emp

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney.Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service.Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills ov

Our Trial Attorneys are litigation attorneys with moderate civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation. The national salary range for Trial Attorney : $106,000. Requires low to moderate managerial oversight and guidance from the Managing Trial Attorney and N

Preeminent insurance defense firm is seeking to hire a Junior Attorney to join its growing Connecticut practice group.

Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney with one (1) to five (5) years of litigation experience to join a busy national Insurance Fraud/Special Investigation practice

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its Westchester, NY office with at least four (4) years of experience. This position allows for def

Litigation Associates or experienced attorneys for Of Counsel positions. Minimum of 5+ years tort and insurance defense litigation experience.

Didn't get the year-end bonus you deserve? Tired of commuting? We'd love to you talk to you about an amazing position at our law firm.Discretionary End of Year Bonus.Extremely Competitive Compensation.We are looking for an experienced and qualified attorney to work with us in our insurance defense l

The Of Counsel attorney will handle general liability and insurance defense cases from initial pleadings through trial preparation, including discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations. Working closely with partners and clients, the attorney will craft effective defense strategies and deliver h

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its New York, NY office with at least four (4) years of experience. Partner with various SIU depart

Insurance & Reinsurance Coverage Law, Civil Litigation Defense & Commercial Litigation. Our client is an AmLaw-caliber and nationally renowned law firm founded in the early 1930's, positioning them as one of New York City's oldest and most respected law firms with a national presence as a premier le

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Roseland, New Jersey office with 3 to 5 years of Casualty experience. Marshall Dennehey is committed

Marshall Dennehey, a leading AM Law 200 civil defense law firm with more than 60 years of dedicated service to our corporate, insurance and individual clients, is seeking an Associate Attorney with one to four years of litigation experience to join our growing Workers' Compensation Department in Ros

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense lit

Dental/Vision Insurance at employee's expense (nominal amount). We are looking for an experienced and qualified attorney to work with us in our insurance defense litigation firm located on the North Shore of LI in Glen Head, NY. We offer the right candidate best-in-class compensation, vacation time,

A minimum of 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense. If you're passionate about litigation, have a proven track record in insurance defense, and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Our client is a growing, highly-respected reg

The firm specializes in the representation of owners / developers, contractors, municipalities and municipal corporations in State and Federal Courts.We are known for our aggressive, result-oriented approach and our practice is widely recognized by the bench and bar for the excellent quality of the

Defense Attorney Associate - Insurance Litigation. We are looking to recruit ideally an Associate to join the team to focus on personal injury and defense and help continue our drive to become the firm of choice to the global insurance sector. Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleag

Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney. Manage a diverse litigation caseload, including general liability, premises liability, commercial disputes, construction defect, insurance defense, and civil matters.

Kennedys, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked global firm serving insurers and the London market, is seeking dynamic and talented attorneys to join its national and international insurance defense practice.The position will be based in our New York office.Candidates should have a strong litigation backg

Defend fleet operators, trucking companies, and insurers in complex commercial auto/trucking liability cases with accident exposure. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to

Penino & Moynihan has established itself as one of the preeminent insurance defense law firms in both New York and Connecticut.

Preeminent insurance defense law firm is seeking to hire a Mid-level Attorney to join its growing Connecticut practice group.

The attorney will enjoy opportunities to offer clients practical legal advice, engage in research, negotiate agreements, litigate, and represent clients in a wide array of labor and employment matters. This position is not intended for an insurance defense or Labor Law § 240/241 practitioner and ap

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an Attorney with five (5) to ten (10) years of experience to assist in the defense of Medical Malpractice cases in the firm's West

Complex General Liability Attorney. This position focuses on defending complex tort claims in areas such as construction, transportation (trucking, busing), labor law, and general liability. Independently manage and drive all phases of complex civil litigation, including insurance defense, general l

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its New York, NY office with at least three (3) years of experience handling premises, auto, labor law 2

A prominent law firm based in New York is actively seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice.The ideal candidate will have 1 to 15 years of insurance defense experience, specifically in trucking and cargo matters.Responsibilities include drafting motions, taking depositions, and managi

Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an experienced Architects and Engineer Errors & Omissions / Construction Defect Attorney ("A&E/CD") for its Westchester, NY office. Specifically, we are seekin

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its Roseland, NJ office with at least four (4) years of experience.The ideal candidate for this rol

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its Roseland, NJ office with at least four (4) years of experience. Marshall Dennehey seeks to hire

Small insurance defense firm, located in Livingston, NJ, is seeking a full-time associate attorney to join its litigation team.

Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff play a vital role in the firm's continued growth and success, and we look forward to welcoming a proactive and motivated associate to our team. Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.

Insurance & Reinsurance Coverage Law, Civil Litigation Defense & Commercial Litigation. Handle complex insurance coverage litigation, including commercial first-party insurance, reinsurance, third-party liability, professional liability, and bad faith coverage disputes. Clear platform for long-term

Experienced attorneys' responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as construction and/or general insurance defense.

Leading insurance defense law firm seeks attorney with 5 to 10 years of experience to join the firm’s growing insurance coverage.Candidate must have strong analytical and writing skills, and experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions in the areas of casualty coverage a

Handle insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution.

With over 300 attorneys in 30+ offices nationwide, we're a fast-growing civil litigation firm built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our comprehensive benefits also include dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

About the job Attorney - Insurance Defense. Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney. This position supports a busy New York City litigation practice and offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of insurance defense matters.

Insurance Defense Trial Attorneys. Handle cases involving insurance defense matters such as.