What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney – Civil Litigation (Insurance Defense) position at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP?
Job description
Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP (“KSLN”) is a mid-sized New York-based law firm with offices throughout NYS. Our growing Civil Litigation Practice Group is looking for a talented, motivated attorney who wants to build a long-term career in insurance defense and civil litigation. We are seeking an ideal candidate who demonstrates outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to provide exceptional service to our clients.
The attorney will manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters, including:
- Personal injury
- Premises liability
- Automobile liability
- Construction-related claims
- General liability matters
- New York Labor Law matters
Responsibilities will include case evaluation and strategy, written discovery, pleadings, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation and/or trial. A solid understanding of New York Labor Law is important, as the attorney will support our broader general defense practice.
Compensation & Flexibility
Salary: $85,000–$165,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the level of responsibility the candidate can assume. Candidates with an established book of business may be considered for additional compensation opportunities.
This is a full-time, flexible hybrid position designed to support productivity, collaboration, team priorities, and work-life balance. You can live anywhere in the United States, provided you are licensed to practice law in New York State.
Why KSLN?
We believe attorneys should have the opportunity to do excellent legal work while building a career that works for them. Some of the many benefits of joining KSLN include:
- Competitive benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible work options
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Partnership opportunity for all KSLN attorneys
- Career advancement based on quality of work, contribution, leadership, and cultural fit—not solely on business development
Join KSLN. Bring your experience. Build your future.
Requirements
- Attorney: 1-7 years
- 1 years of broad-based litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
- Member of the NY bar in good standing
- Experience with New York Civil Practice
- Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience with written discovery, motion practice, drafting motions and pleadings, independently conducting depositions, and trial preparation
- Excellent references
Equal Opportunity Employer
KSLN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $85,000 - $165,000