We Are Legal Revolution
Manhattan, NY • Posted 2 days ago
Remote Contract Law Practice

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney Opportunity in New York, NY - Up to $215K


Command Juries in Landmark Tort Trials Remotely: As NY's largest women-owned law firm, this powerhouse equips senior attorneys to lead $25M+ negligence defenses for multinational clients, securing 91% defense verdicts in 28+ high-exposure cases last year—fully remote to harness your expertise without Big Law's geographic chains.


Role Overview:

  • Recruiting for a national NY insurance defense powerhouse (79+ attorneys, NY Law Journal's largest women-owned firm).
  • Seeking Senior Insurance Defense Attorneys
  • Fully remote role, specializing in $25M-$70M litigations involving negligence, professional liability, and ERISA claims for global carriers.


Key Benefits:

  • Compensation: $185K-$215K base + $30K-$50K bonuses for verdicts
  • Case Impact: 28+ landmark resolutions in 2024, including $30M+ ERISA dismissals and professional malpractice shutdowns—drawn from firm publications and appellate wins.
  • Women-Led Leadership: Advance in a Mansfield Certified firm with 50%+ women partners, offering tailored sponsorship from trailblazers like Andrea M. Alonso for equitable rise in a supportive, 70-year legacy culture.
  • Publication & Thought Leadership: Contribute to firm journals on evolving "serious injury" standards, with bylines in NY Law Journal for visibility among judges and peers.
  • Partner Track: Career elevation in 2-4 years, above 30% national norm.
  • Work-Life: 1,900 billables, fully remote for verdict-focused intensity.
  • Benefits: 401k with matching, health/vision/dental, life insurance, generous PTO (15+ days + federal holidays).


Key Duties:

  • Represent insurers in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation, drafting declaratory judgment actions and defending against policyholder claims.
  • Perform in-depth legal analysis of insurance contracts and regulatory compliance to support aggressive defense tactics in complex disputes.
  • Prepare and present at trials, arbitrations, and mediations, focusing on toxic tort, environmental liability, and professional malpractice defenses.
  • Develop litigation budgets and timelines for senior-level insurance defense files, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
  • Collaborate on appellate briefs and oral arguments to establish precedents favorable to insurance carriers in emerging liability areas.


Apply Now:

  • Email resumes to michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co.

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