Transportation/Insurance Defense Attorney

Callahan & Fusco is expanding its established Lower Manhattan office and building a robust New York litigation team.

We are seeking associate attorneys with 3+ years of New York insurance defense experience who are looking for meaningful courtroom exposure, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a long‑term Manhattan flagship office.

This is a hands‑on litigation role offering real responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantive courtroom experience.

This role is designed for litigation attorneys who want active, substantive responsibility within a well‑supported, team‑based litigation model. As the Manhattan office expands, we are strategically adding attorneys to ensure manageable caseload distribution and allow for focused, high‑quality advocacy on each matter.

Draft and argue substantive motions

Provide strategic reporting and analysis directly to carrier clients

Respond to urgent or time‑sensitive incidents, including on‑site investigations and coordination with clients and experts, serving as boots on the ground during active or recent loss scenes, and be involved from initial investigation through resolution

Experience in trucking and transportation litigation and fraud‑related insurance matters is strongly valued, as these areas represent a growing focus of the Manhattan office.

Our litigation structure emphasizes:

Manageable caseloads to promote quality advocacy

A strong and expanding trucking and transportation practice

Heightened focus on fraud‑related insurance defense

Long‑term professional growth within the New York office

Attorneys joining during this expansion phase will play a meaningful role in shaping the trajectory, culture, and trial presence of the Manhattan office.

3+ years of New York insurance defense litigation experience

Trucking and transportation litigation experience (preferred)

Fraud‑focused insurance defense experience (preferred)

Based in Lower Manhattan (3‑Days in office required with Tuesday and Thursday as firm anchor days)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Medical and Dependent Care FSA

Compensation is competitive within the New York insurance defense market and aligned with demonstrated litigation ability.

Callahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defects, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workplace grounded in trust, accountability, and excellence.

If you are a New York Insurance Defense attorney seeking a long‑term growth opportunity in Lower Manhattan, we encourage you to apply.

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