Partner Attorney

About the role

The firm is a minority-owned insurance defense firm with a focus on diversity and mentorship. It prides itself on providing aggressive, proactive representation and ensuring clients achieve the best possible results.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction on litigation matters
• Serve as a key contact for clients and insurers
• Review legal strategies, filings, and associate performance
• Mentor senior and junior attorneys to contribute to firm development
• Step in on matters when needed to ensure high standards are met

Requirements

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in litigation
• Extensive experience in general liability or personal injury insurance defense
• Prior experience with insurance defense firms (required)

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, must be currently barred in New York

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and client management skills
• Thorough knowledge of litigation trends and legal operations
• Experience in firm or department leadership role preferred
• Experience conducting training or supervising junior attorneys
• Experience handling construction/workplace accidents and suits brought under New York’s Labor Law

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

$180,000 - $195,000 per year, paid semi-monthly.

Schedule

The position is remote, but requires the ability to travel to New York for court appearances.