Attorney - Insurance Defense- New York - $200k

Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY ( Remote ) — New York and New Jersey files

Base Salary: $200K Practice: Construction defect, trucking, premises, and products defense, plus coverage advice on the same files. The work includes risk-transfer arguments through additional-insured and indemnity positions. What stands out about this opportunity Defense Litigation and Insurance Coverage Practice – The firm concentrates in defense litigation and insurance coverage, with the coverage background used to drive risk transfer on defense files. Practices in New York and New Jersey Courts – The firm practices in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey and serves as monitoring counsel nationwide. Super Lawyers Recognition – Multiple partners have been designated Super Lawyers, including in Insurance Coverage and Construction Litigation. Chambers Spotlight Recognition – The firm has been recognized in Chambers Spotlight New York Guide as a leading practice in Insurance. Institutional Client Relationships – The firm reports institutional relationships that have continued for decades. Boutique Platform with Large-Case Experience – The firm was founded by partners from a national firm and offers large-case capabilities from a focused boutique. $200K Base for Combined Defense and Coverage Work

Duties and Responsibilities: Defend construction defect, trucking, premises, and products claims in New York and New Jersey courts. Draft coverage positions and additional-insured / indemnity arguments on those same files. Take and defend depositions. Prepare cases for mediation and trial, including dispositive motions. Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates): JD and active New York bar (New Jersey a plus). 3–7 years post-bar insurance defense, construction, or coverage — current Associate, Counsel, or Partner. Depositions taken on liability files. No one fits every box perfectly – if you're a practicing Defense or Coverage attorney who wants construction and trucking work, coverage on the same files, and $200K, let's talk confidentially. litigation #personal injury law # legal discovery# legal writing# civil litigation