Insurance Defense Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, collaborative litigation team handling sophisticated insurance defense matters.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience with meaningful responsibility and mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Work on a diverse caseload including general liability, construction accidents, premises liability, and property damage matters.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility and a convenient office located steps from the Metro-North station, making commuting from NYC or New Jersey easy.
• Build your litigation skills with opportunities for professional development, continuing legal education, and long-term career growth.
• Be part of a firm that combines the quality of large-firm work with the collegial culture and accessibility of a smaller team.

Location: White Plains, NY – Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one remote day each week. Conveniently located one block from the Metro-North train station, making commuting from New York City and Northern New Jersey simple.

Note: Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have at least 1 year of experience in general liability defense litigation. Candidates from law firms or in-house legal departments with relevant litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a respected, full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our attorneys work closely across practice areas to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for a diverse client base. We believe in mentoring our attorneys, encouraging professional growth, and creating an environment where every team member can make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from initial assignment through resolution.
• Handle court appearances, conferences, and hearings.
• Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Review and analyze medical records, expert reports, and case materials.
• Assist with depositions and, as experience grows, take and defend depositions.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Develop litigation strategy with partners and senior attorneys.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting deadlines and providing exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar license.
• 1+ year of general liability defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with construction liability, Labor Law, premises liability, property damage, Child Victim Act, or not-for-profit matters is a plus.
• Deposition experience is preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. We offer challenging litigation work without sacrificing a supportive culture. Our comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, dental and vision options, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, generous paid leave, continuing legal education, transportation or parking assistance, and opportunities to build a long-term career.

JPC-1515

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license, 1+ yr experience in general liability defense litigation

• Required Years as Associate: 3+
• Additional context: Relocation - No. Packages - None.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 1 to 2 years: $135K to $155K
  • 3 to 5 years: $155K to $185K

Submission Email: Gail - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established regional law firm hiring a NY-barred Insurance Defense Attorney with 1+ year of general liability defense litigation experience. Hybrid White Plains opportunity with strong mentorship, sophisticated cases, and long-term growth. Open to junior through senior candidates with relevant litigation backgrounds.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Insurance Defense Attorney - Harrington Ocko & Monk LLP - JPC- 1515 - source 

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Insurance Defense Attorney
• Location: White Plains, NY
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 1+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Insurance Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate, General Liability Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Litigation Attorney, Associate Attorney
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