Attorney (Insurance Defense Litigation)
Full-time
Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC
Senior Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney - 10+ years experience
Mid Level Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney - 5+ years experience.
Westchester County, NY
A growing litigation platform is seeking a senior-level and mid-level attorney to join its Westchester office , with a focus on transportation, general liability, and insurance defense matters .
This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on litigator with leadership experience to step into a hybrid practice overseeing both complex matters and day-to-day office operations.
The Role
The position involves handling a broad range of high-exposure litigation matters , including:
- General liability and complex tort claims
- Transportation and trucking litigation (including catastrophic injury and fatality cases)
- Motor vehicle and premises liability matters
- Construction-related claims
- Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
- Municipal and civil rights defense
The practice has a strong focus on transportation litigation , representing:
- Motor carriers
- Bus and paratransit companies
- Owner-operators, brokers, and shippers
- Insurance carriers
Matters range from catastrophic accidents to cargo disputes and regulatory-driven litigation , with frequent involvement in:
- FMCSA regulations
- Hours of Service / ELD compliance
- CSA scoring and safety standards
A portion of the role may also include SIU / insurance fraud work , including:
- Medical provider fraud investigations
- Fraudulent claims defense
- Examinations Under Oath (EUOs)
- Coverage opinions and advisory work
- Carrier recovery efforts in high-value fraud matters
Ideal Candidate
- 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience for senior role, NY and NJ Bar Admission
- 5+ Years of insurance defense litigation experience for mid level role, must be commuting distance to Westchester - NY Bar Admission
- Experience handling transportation / trucking matters a plus
- Experience in coverage, SIU, or fraud-related litigation is a plus
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong courtroom, deposition, and client management skills
Why This Role
- Combination of high-level litigation + leadership
- Exposure to complex, high-value matters
- Strong pipeline of transportation and insurance work
Next Steps
If you’re open to a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity—or broader market options—please feel free to reach out directly.
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