Attorney

Insurance Defense Attorney | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) – $230K

Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)

Base Salary: $230K

Practice: New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction defense for carriers and corporate insureds. The work includes construction accident files, additional-insured and indemnity issues, and trial preparation. Trial work is part of the seat for lawyers at this level.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Founded in 1994 – The firm has grown from a single New Jersey office to a nationwide practice of over 80 attorneys across 10 locations.
• Over 80 Attorneys in 10 Offices – Locations include New York City, Livingston NJ, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Hartford, Miami, Frisco TX, Boston, and others.
• Manhattan Office Handles New York Casualty – The New York office at 33 Whitehall Street handles the New York casualty book, including Labor Law and construction accidents.
• Construction Practice Includes New York Labor Law – Attorneys handle New York Labor Law claims, construction defects, indemnification, and additional-insured issues.
• Managing Partner with Over 60 Verdicts – The Managing Partner of the New York City office has over 60 verdicts in his career.
• Trial Work for Mid-Level Lawyers – Depositions, hearings, and trial preparation are part of the work at this level.
• $230K Base in Manhattan Hybrid Role – Compensation is $230K.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend New York general liability, premises, Labor Law, and construction claims.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and prepare cases for mediation and trial.
• Handle additional-insured and indemnity issues that sit on the construction files.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active New York bar.
• 4–8 years post-bar insurance defense — current Associate, Counsel, or Partner.
• Law clerks and summer associates will not be considered.
• Depositions taken in the last 24 months.

No one fits every box perfectly – if you’re a practicing Insurance Defense attorney who wants trial work and $230K in Manhattan, let’s talk confidentially. View email address on apply.j-vers.com