Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C.
Insurance Defense Attorney
Full Time • New York, NY
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role:
Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in New York, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
Responsibilities:
- Defend insurance carriers, policyholders, and corporate clients in civil litigation matters
- Manage a caseload of insurance defense files from inception through resolution, including trial
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
- Conduct depositions, examinations before trial (EBTs), and witness interviews
- Perform legal research and provide strategic case assessments and coverage opinions
- Negotiate settlements and liaise with insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients
- Appear in New York state and/or federal court for hearings, conferences, and trials
Requirements:
- Active admission to the New York State Bar
- 2+ years of experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or related practice area
- Familiarity with general liability, premises liability, auto liability, or related lines of coverage
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
About Us:
Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. is a respected New York-based law firm with a strong reputation for delivering results-driven legal representation in insurance defense and civil litigation. Our clients trust us for our tenacious advocacy, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Our attorneys thrive here because of our collegial culture, challenging casework, and the opportunity to grow alongside seasoned legal professionals.
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
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