Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Of Counsel / Jr. Shareholder – General Liability / Insurance Defense – New York, NY

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Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in New York City, with other offices nationwide, we are a national litigation firm of seasoned trial attorneys representing clients in complex civil matters. We routinely counsel and defend corporations, individuals, and Fortune 500 companies across industries including insurance, transportation, product liability, employment, and professional liability.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, plus Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance & Referral Program
• Career Growth: Opportunity for advancement within a national trial firm
• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility: Combination of remote work and intermittent in-office presence
• Collegial Environment: Join a collaborative team with support across multiple offices nationwide

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Handle a caseload of general liability and insurance defense litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and related litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written arguments
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Manage client reporting, including insurance carriers and corporate clients
• Participate in mediations and arbitrations, with potential courtroom appearances
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervise case progress toward resolution
• Proactively manage deadlines and case strategy

You should have most of the following:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in New York (dual licensure in PA/NJ a plus)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in general liability and insurance defense litigation
• Strong background in civil litigation including discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce high-quality work
• Experience with mediation or arbitration preferred
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and take ownership of case strategy

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