Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + ...

Insurance Defense Associate | Up to $170K base + Bonuses | Remote in Long Island 📍Join a stalwart Manhattan firm, a 70-year titan in insurance defense, recently securing a precedent-setting appellate win for a major client's condominium board. With 15 attorneys named 2023 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, this 75+ attorney powerhouse offers a platform to flex your trial skills, earn hefty bonuses tied to billing, and grow in a firm expanding with up to six new hires, all while enjoying unmatched work flexibility that prioritizes client results over office mandates. Why You Should Join 🤝Take control of your schedule - Go fully remote or hybrid with no office requirement, with 80% of associates opting for flexible schedules in 2024. Thrive in a Growing Firm- Join a team adding six attorneys across levels, handling 100+ active cases in NY and NJ, with opportunities to shape complex defenses for insurers like Travelers and GEICO. Cash In on Performance- Stack up to $18,000 in discretionary year-end bonuses on top of structured payouts, with top billers earning an extra $30,000+ total in 2023 for exceptional client outcomes. Responsibilities 💼Litigate Diverse Defense Cases- Manage a robust caseload of negligence, premises liability, and motor vehicle claims, representing major insurers in New York and federal courts, from initial pleadings through trial preparation and verdicts. Draft Precision Legal Documents- Craft motions for summary judgment, discovery demands, and trial briefs, ensuring airtight defenses for clients like Chubb and Progressive, with a focus on strategic dismissals under NY's prior written notice laws. Lead Discovery and Depositions- Spearhead document reviews, interrogatories, and depositions of witnesses and experts, building compelling case narratives for high-stakes disputes, including construction and municipal liability matters. Negotiate and Mediate - Engage in settlement talks and alternative dispute resolution, securing favorable outcomes for clients in 75% of mediated cases, leveraging the firm's arbitration expertise across NY and NJ jurisdictions. Salary & Perks 💰Competitive Base Salary -Earn up to $170k Base; depending on skillset and experience Lucrative Bonus Structure - Two Bonus Schemes that can give you a combined increase of earnings by up to $30K! Comprehensive Benefits- Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid licenses, generous PTO. If you are interested in applying, please apply below or email for a confidential and discretionary chat today

Created: 2025-05-12