General Liability Associate Attorney

General Liability / Insurance Defense Associate | New York, NY (Hybrid)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a General Liability / Insurance Defense Associate with 2-8 years of litigation experience to join its growing New York office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-exposure liability matters, gain meaningful courtroom experience, and collaborate with a nationally respected team handling complex litigation for sophisticated clients.

What You'll Do:

• Handle all phases of general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Defend a wide variety of matters, including premises liability, transportation and trucking, construction accidents, catastrophic injury, product liability, and other complex tort claims.
• Partner with clients, carriers, and senior attorneys to develop litigation and defense strategies.

Who We're Looking For:

• 2-8 years of general liability, insurance defense, civil litigation, or casualty defense experience.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload while working collaboratively within a team.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation ranging from $140,000 - $250,000+ , depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure litigation matters for leading insurers and corporate clients.
• Significant hands-on responsibility and client interaction.
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Clear path for long-term growth and advancement within a respected national platform. xhqgsiq

If you're looking to join a firm that offers sophisticated litigation work, strong compensation, and the opportunity to build your practice alongside experienced trial attorneys, I'd love to connect and share additional details confidentially.