Posted 09/01/2026
Job Number: 17537

Defense Personal Injury Litigation

New York, New York Hybrid

Industry:  Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $145,000 - $180,000 / Annually

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Job Description

Position Title: Defense Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Salary Range: $145,000–$180,000 / Year, DOE

Join a boutique litigation firm where strong attorneys are trusted to own their work, manage their cases, and build a long-term career without unnecessary micromanagement. This Defense Personal Injury Litigation Attorney will independently manage a caseload involving general liability, auto liability, premises liability, property damage, and construction-related injury matters while communicating directly with carriers, claims representatives, and insureds.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with at least 3 years of defense-side personal injury litigation experience who is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a caseload of defense-side personal injury and general liability matters
  • Handle matters involving auto liability, trip-and-fall claims, property damage, and construction-related injuries
  • Draft motions, responsive papers, pleadings, reports and other litigation documents
  • Prepare summary judgment motions and manage matters through key litigation milestones
  • Communicate directly and consistently with insurance carriers, claims representatives, insureds and clients
  • Appear in court and effectively represent clients throughout the litigation process
  • Manage deadlines, maintain accurate case documentation, and ensure work product meets the firm’s quality and formatting standards
  • Partner with dedicated paralegal support while taking full ownership of assigned matters

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience handling defense-side personal injury litigation
  • Strong general liability experience required
  • Active admission to the New York State Bar
  • Experience with auto liability, premises liability, construction injury, bodily injury and/or property damage matters
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and report directly to insurance carriers
  • Strong legal writing, communication, organization and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and standard technology used in a modern legal practice
  • Ability to learn established firm systems, processes and workflows
  • Proactive, responsive and comfortable receiving constructive feedback while continuously improving

Benefits

  • Monthly billable-hour bonus opportunities
  • Discretionary annual performance and firm profitability bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility after one year with employer match
  • 2 weeks of vacation plus applicable NYC sick time
  • Paid major federal holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work environment based on experience and performance
  • Long-term growth potential with a path toward partnership

If you are a driven defense litigator who takes pride in your work, values autonomy, and wants a clear opportunity to grow, apply today!

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