Attorney - Aviation Litigation (Insurance Defense Background) - Hybrid - Up to $200k Base

Aviation Litigation Attorney (Insurance Defense Background) | Hybrid – Up to $200k Base

Location/Schedule: Hybrid (flexible across firm offices – NY, NJ, DC, Chicago, etc.)

Base Salary: Up to $200k (plus performance incentives)

Practice: Aviation Litigation – Complex aviation accidents, product liability, insurance defense, and transportation-related disputes for airlines, manufacturers, insurers, and aerospace clients.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Nationally & Internationally Recognized Aviation & Transportation Leader – Join a firm with decades of expertise handling high-profile aviation and transportation matters across the U.S. and globally.
• Unique Culture That Values Real Strengths – The firm prioritizes quality work, collaboration, and outstanding client service over pure billable hours — creating a more balanced and fulfilling practice.
• Direct Client-Facing Role with Engaged Corporate Clients – Gain meaningful exposure working directly with major airlines, aerospace companies, and insurers on sophisticated, high-stakes matters.
• Complex, High-Impact Aviation & Product Liability Work – Handle challenging litigation in aviation disasters, product liability, and transportation sectors at trial and appellate levels.
• Strong Mentorship, Leadership Growth & Rewards – Opportunity to mentor juniors while building toward leadership in a firm that actively supports career progression and offers competitive compensation up to $200k base with performance incentives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend airlines, manufacturers, and insurers in complex aviation accident, product liability, and transportation litigation.
• Manage cases from investigation through discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial, and appeals.
• Provide coverage analysis and litigation support on aviation insurance and reinsurance matters.
• Advise clients on risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic litigation positioning.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active bar admission (NY/NJ/DC preferred).
• 4–8+ years of insurance defense or complex litigation experience, ideally with aviation or transportation exposure.
• Strong trial, deposition, and client counseling skills.

No one fits every box perfectly - if you’re a strong insurance defense attorney with interest in aviation litigation seeking meaningful work and real growth, let’s talk confidentially.

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