Sr. Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense (Remote) Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Russo & Gould, LLP is a well-established and growing litigation practice seeking an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of insurance defense experience to join its collaborative legal team. This remote position offers the opportunity to handle a sophisticated and varied caseload while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing matters from inception through resolution, including depositions, court appearances, arbitrations, and trial preparation. Trial experience is a plus. Candidates should be comfortable handling matters throughout the Queens and Long Island, New York region.
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload involving insurance defense litigation, including:
- General tort litigation
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Appear in state and federal courts for conferences, motions, and hearings
- Represent clients during arbitrations, mediations, and trials
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other legal documents
- Evaluate cases and develop strategic litigation plans
- Negotiate settlements and facilitate efficient dispute resolution
- Communicate regularly with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to achieve favorable outcomes
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in New York State
- 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience handling depositions and court appearances independently
- Excellent organizational and case management abilities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Trial experience is required
Russo & Gould offers a competitive compensation package, medical and dental insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, generous PTO, hybrid work environment with scheduling flexibility, collaborative and supportive team culture and exposure to a broad range of complex litigation matters.
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