Attorney-remote-insurance defense litigation

Associate – Litigation (Insurance Defense)

Work Location: Remote (Must reside within commutable distance to New York courts for in-person appearances)

Brooks & Berne is a minority-owned insurance defense firm where diversity is key. Our trial attorneys are fearless, and we allow our clients to reach the best possible results in a cost-effective way. Our team has years of experience handling premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional liability, construction/workplace accidents and suits brought under New York’s Labor Law. We’re a teaching firm at heart. Our partners are deeply committed to developing junior attorneys through active mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing feedback. Attorneys are challenged and supported to grow.

Our firm hosts annual partner retreats, employee appreciation events, and regularly attends industry conferences and networking events with our attorneys. You’ll be a part of a community that values people as much as performance.

Attorneys are given space to develop lasting careers here with real paths to advancement and partnership for those that desire it.

Work-Life Balance: Our remote-first structure supports flexibility and personal well-being, while attorneys handle in-person court appearances as needed.

Our firm is seeking to hire talented Litigation Associates across all experience levels to our established and growing Insurance Defense Practice in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to further develop their litigation skills within a collaborative and supportive environment

We represent major insurance carriers and their insureds in a broad range of liability and personal injury matters. The role involves handling general liability and personal injury claims, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and New York Labor Law matters (Construction §§ 240 and 241(6)). Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, commensurate with experience

Draft and respond to discovery, motions, and other legal pleadings

Conduct and defend depositions of parties and witnesses

Appear in court for conferences, hearings, oral arguments, and other proceedings

Ensure timely reporting and compliance with firm procedures and client guidelines

from an accredited law school.

Litigation experience in personal injury, general liability, and/or insurance defense matters

Prior experience representing insurance carriers or working within an insurance defense firm

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Familiarity with billing practices and adherence to client guidelines

Commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation