Senior Insurance Defense Associate

Job Description

Senior Insurance Defense Associate | We Are Legal Revolution

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at We Are Legal Revolution, located remotely in New York, NY. The company stands as an elite, battle-tested insurance defense leader with a formidable 70+ year legacy in New York City, having earned a strong reputation for achieving decisive victories in high-stakes tort and negligence battles. Recognized as the state’s top women-owned firm, it cultivates a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, emphasizing strong colleague bonds, attractive incentives, and clear, proven pathways to partnership. This position is vital for managing an expanding caseload amidst the firm’s significant growth, with plans to onboard up to six new attorneys across various levels, all aimed at expertly addressing complex litigation challenges for insurers, municipalities, and corporate clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, New York, NY
• Pay: $215000–$220000 yearly
• Mission: This role is responsible for tackling complex, high-stakes defense challenges for insurers, municipalities, and corporate clients in insurance defense litigation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead complex litigation: Strategically lead the defense of complex cases spanning general liability, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents, serving a diverse client base that includes insurers, municipalities, and corporate entities.
• Develop case strategies: Provide comprehensive strategic client advisement in high-exposure cases, meticulously guiding clients through intricate legal processes to navigate risks and achieve favorable resolutions.
• Draft legal documents: Execute advanced legal research and meticulously draft critical legal documents such as complex motions, detailed briefs, and other essential pleadings with precision and strategic foresight.
• Manage discovery and trials: Prepare for and conduct depositions efficiently, ensuring thorough discovery, and engage vigorously in trial preparation to secure decisive victories in challenging tort and negligence matters.
• Operate with autonomy: Exercise full autonomy over your schedule in a fully remote setup, maintaining an unwavering focus on client satisfaction and delivering results without the constraints of a traditional office environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level legal professional with a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, actively admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or related tort matters.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in legal research, drafting complex legal documents (motions, briefs), conducting depositions, performing trial preparation, and providing strategic client advisement in high-exposure cases.
• Bonus: Admission to additional state jurisdictions is considered a plus, and flexibility will be considered for exceptional candidates who are close on required experience.