Attorney (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Insurance Defense Attorney – Premises Liability & General Liability

New York Metro Area law firm with a national presence is seeking an experienced Premises General Liability Attorney to join our expanding insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defending premises liability cases involving bodily injury claims, property damage, and related litigation. You will be responsible for handling cases from inception through resolution or trial, delivering high-quality legal representation to our clients.

Classification: Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend property owners, management companies, and businesses in premises liability matters, including slip/trip and fall claims, negligent security, and building code violations.
• Independently manage a full caseload from inception through trial or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct depositions, site inspections, and legal research.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients, insurance carriers, and internal teams to develop case strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of New York laws and procedures relevant to general liability claims.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in premises/general liability defense litigation .
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Proven trial or trial-prep experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management systems.

Preferred:

• Admission in additional jurisdictions (e.g., NJ, CT, PA) is a plus.
• Experience with high-exposure and complex litigation cases.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **

Job Type:

Full-time (Hybrid work schedule available)

Salary Range:

$110,000 – $175,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Office Locations:

Elmsford, NY │ New York, NY

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Packages to All of Our Employees, Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Firm-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs
• Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HRA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match Program
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year to Start
• PTO days, Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Commuter Benefits
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities

About Us:

Pillinger Miller Tarallo began in 2002 with a handful of lawyers representing insurance clients in New York and has grown into over 100 lawyers located throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We have been able to achieve this successful growth by providing highly experienced representation to our clients in all areas of civil litigation.

Our primary objective is the swift, cost-effective resolution of cases with the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.

Our Firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell; the highest rating achieved only by a select group of law firms nationwide after a rigorous screening process.

Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases across numerous practice areas throughout the Northeast. Moreover, we are known as a “go to” trial firm since our attorneys have tried over 500 cases since the formation of the firm. Our approach to each and every case is to provide not only sound legal counsel, but also to ensure excellent client service. The foregoing principles have guided us over the years and have laid a foundation for our attorneys to build upon for the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are currently accepting applications directly from candidates only. We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies, and third-party staffing firms do not contact us regarding this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.