Attorney (Insurance Defense Litigation)

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.