Attorney - Insurance Defense - New York - $215K

Job Description

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney Opportunity in New York, NY - Up to $215K

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Command Juries in Landmark Tort Trials Remotely : As NY's largest women-owned law firm, this powerhouse equips senior attorneys to lead $25M+ negligence defenses for multinational clients, securing 91% defense verdicts in 28+ high-exposure cases last year—fully remote to harness your expertise without Big Law's geographic chains.

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Role Overview :

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• Recruiting for a national NY insurance defense powerhouse (79+ attorneys, NY Law Journal's largest women-owned firm).
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• Seeking Senior Insurance Defense Attorneys
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• Fully remote role, specializing in $25M-$70M litigations involving negligence, professional liability, and ERISA claims for global carriers.
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Key Benefits :

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• Compensation : $185K-$215K base + $30K-$50K bonuses for verdicts
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• Case Impact : 28+ landmark resolutions in 2024, including $30M+ ERISA dismissals and professional malpractice shutdowns—drawn from firm publications and appellate wins.
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• Women-Led Leadership : Advance in a Mansfield Certified firm with 50%+ women partners, offering tailored sponsorship from trailblazers like Andrea M. Alonso for equitable rise in a supportive, 70-year legacy culture.
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• Publication & Thought Leadership : Contribute to firm journals on evolving "serious injury" standards, with bylines in NY Law Journal for visibility among judges and peers.
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• Partner Track : Career elevation in 2-4 years, above 30% national norm.
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• Work-Life : 1,900 billables, fully remote for verdict-focused intensity.
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• Benefits : 401k with matching, health/vision/dental, life insurance, generous PTO (15+ days + federal holidays).
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Key Duties:

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• Represent insurers in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation, drafting declaratory judgment actions and defending against policyholder claims.
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• Perform in-depth legal analysis of insurance contracts and regulatory compliance to support aggressive defense tactics in complex disputes.
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• Prepare and present at trials, arbitrations, and mediations, focusing on toxic tort, environmental liability, and professional malpractice defenses.
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• Develop litigation budgets and timelines for senior-level insurance defense files, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
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• Collaborate on appellate briefs and oral arguments to establish precedents favorable to insurance carriers in emerging liability areas.
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Apply Now :

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• Email resumes to View email address on ziprecruiter.com
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