Description:
🚨 Senior Insurance Defense Attorney
What stands out about this opportunity:
- Well-Known Insurance Defense & Coverage Leader – Recognized specialist representing U.S. and global insurers (including Lloyd’s syndicates) in sophisticated coverage and subrogation matters across the country.
- Significant Career Growth Opportunities – Join a firm experiencing strong expansion with clear advancement potential and the ability to take on increasing responsibility quickly.
- Close Collaboration with Experienced Partners – Work directly with seasoned management and partners who provide hands-on guidance and immerse you in complex, high-stakes files from day one.
- Collaborative & Supportive Culture with Strong Retention – Benefit from a mentorship-driven environment, state-of-the-art technology, and a team where professionals build long, rewarding careers.
- Competitive Compensation & Rewards – Up to $220k base with performance bonuses in a firm that values results and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Defend insureds in complex general liability, premises, auto, and construction defect cases through discovery, depositions, and trial.
- Analyze coverage issues, prepare coverage opinions, and coordinate with coverage counsel.
- Draft motions, briefs, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
- Manage high-exposure files and provide strategic litigation advice to insurers and corporate clients.
Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):
- JD and active bar admission in NY and/or NJ (additional jurisdictions a plus).
- 5–10+ years of insurance defense or complex litigation experience with strong trial and negotiation skills.