Municipal Liability Defense Attorney

Description:

Municipal Liability Defense Attorney 

What Stands Out About This Opportunity

This is not a traditional insurance defense environment. The firm combines the stability of long-standing institutional client relationships with the energy of a growing litigation boutique. Many of the attorneys have worked together for more than 20 years, creating a highly collaborative culture where lawyers have direct access to decision-makers and genuine influence over the future direction of the practice.

The firm is experiencing significant growth, creating opportunities for attorneys to make a visible impact rather than getting lost within a large hierarchy.

📈 Growing platform with genuine advancement opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle municipal liability and insurance defense matters through all phases of litigation

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda

• Take and defend depositions

• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences

• Communicate directly with clients and assist with litigation strategy

Core Requirements

• New York Bar admission

• 4+ years of defense litigation experience

• Municipal liability experience

• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative defense-side litigation practice