What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Associate Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected litigation team where you can take on meaningful responsibility right away.
- Handle substantive tort and insurance defense matters with direct client contact and real case ownership.
- Step into a role with strong exposure to depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and strategic litigation work.
- Grow your career in a collaborative, established firm environment with a strong platform and steady workflow.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility while staying connected to an active Long Island litigation practice.
Location: Hybrid role based in Uniondale, New York, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Note: This role requires active New York Bar admission and 5 years of directly relevant tort and insurance defense litigation experience.
About Us
We are a well-established full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and building lasting client relationships. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful work and continue growing their careers. Confidential Employer
Job Description
- Represent clients in tort and insurance defense litigation matters
- Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents
- Provide strategic counsel and take ownership of client matters
- Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development
- Manage multiple active matters independently while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the New York Bar
- 5 years of tort and insurance defense litigation experience
- Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Strong writing, communication, and case management skills
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Professional judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Hybrid flexibility with an established Long Island office platform
- Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
- Stable flow of substantive litigation work
- Collegial team environment with strong professional standards
- Opportunity to continue building long-term litigation and client-management skills
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000