Associate - Litigation - $165k - Remote Role
Junior Insurance Defense Associate | Fully Remote | $165K
Join a 70+ year Manhattan insurance defense leader with 86 attorneys, renowned for defending carriers like Travelers, GEICO, and the New York City Transit Authority in complex negligence, premises, and civil rights matters across NY state and federal courts.
Why Join?
• Fully remote nationwide with no office requirements – attend courts for hearings or trials as needed for client representation, while handling 80% of work from home with full technology support
• Structured monthly bonuses kick in at 2,200 hours ($1,000/month) scaling to $1,500 at 2,225 hours, plus up to $18K year-end discretionary based on case contributions and overall impact
• Pure growth addition to an expanding team – firm capacity for six new attorneys at all levels means immediate caseload without replacing departures, fueling 20% annual practice growth
• Hands-on mentorship from partners with 25+ years averaging 50+ trials each – juniors gain second-chair exposure within six months in premises and auto defenses for major carriers
• Competitive benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and flexible PTO in a collaborative culture ranked among NY's top mid-sized firms for associate satisfaction
Day-to-Day
• Handle premises liability and auto accident files from initial investigation to early resolution, including policy review and demand responses
• Draft answers, discovery demands, and motions to dismiss in NY state courts, focusing on contributory negligence defenses
• Take plaintiff and witness depositions with partner oversight, extracting admissions on causation and damages
• Prepare for and attend virtual or in-person motion hearings, arguing discovery and substantive issues
• Support trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness outlines, and jury instruction drafts for liability cases
Email resume: michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co
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