Insurance Defense Attorney

We are looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to join a collaborative litigation team based in New York, New York. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who is confident managing automobile and premises liability matters in New York courts and who values meaningful responsibility within a structured hybrid environment. The role offers a steady defense practice, direct case ownership, and regular interaction with insurance carrier clients while working alongside experienced attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of insurance defense cases involving automobile and premises liability claims from initial assessment through resolution.
• Prepare, file, and argue substantive motions, including case-dispositive applications, in New York State courts.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and draft persuasive briefs, pleadings, and related litigation documents.
• Lead all phases of discovery by drafting responses, reviewing productions, and coordinating efforts to move matters forward efficiently.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses with a high degree of independence and sound judgment.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and other litigation-related proceedings.
• Produce detailed written reports that clearly communicate case developments, exposure assessments, and recommendations to insurance carriers.
• Work closely with colleagues and support professionals to maintain progress across an active caseload while meeting billable expectations.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least 4 years of defense litigation experience handling automobile liability and premises liability matters in New York State courts.
• Prior insurance defense experience is required; plaintiff-side-only backgrounds will not be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
• Experience conducting legal research and managing written discovery in civil litigation matters.
• Proven ability to independently take and defend fact and expert depositions.
• Background handling mediations, arbitrations, and insurance carrier reporting responsibilities.