Personal Injury & Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

New York, New York
IDj-12230
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$120000 - $140000 / yr

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a respected litigation team where you can step into meaningful responsibility from day one.
  • Handle substantive tort and insurance defense matters with direct client contact and real ownership of your cases.
  • Build your litigation career in a role that offers strong mentorship, courtroom exposure, and hands-on case strategy work.
  • Work in a collaborative, professional environment that values high-quality work and long-term growth.
  • Enjoy a hybrid schedule while staying connected to a strong team and active practice.

Location: Hybrid role based in Manhattan, New York, with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note: This role requires 3+ years of directly relevant personal injury tort litigation and/or insurance defense litigation experience and active New York Bar admission.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for high-quality client service and a collaborative professional culture. Our team is committed to doing excellent work, supporting one another, and giving attorneys the opportunity to grow their practices and careers in a meaningful way. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Handle personal injury tort and insurance defense litigation matters from early case stages through resolution
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
  • Appear in court and participate in conferences, hearings, and related proceedings
  • Communicate directly with clients and help develop case strategy
  • Manage files independently while balancing multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and client service

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the New York Bar
  • 3+ years of personal injury tort litigation and/or insurance defense litigation experience
  • Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
  • Trial experience is a plus, but not required
  • Strong writing, communication, and case management skills
  • Able to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Hybrid flexibility with a strong Manhattan platform
  • Collegial environment with meaningful attorney responsibility
  • High-quality litigation work and client interaction
  • Opportunity to continue building courtroom confidence and substantive experience
  • Stable, respected firm with room for long-term growth

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

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

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