Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo

Founded over two decades ago and based in Buffalo, we are a growing boutique litigation firm defending Fortune 500 companies, major retail businesses, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout New York State. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Litigation Attorney - Hybrid Remote - Buffalo - $120k to $200k Base + Bonuses

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Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over two decades ago and based in Buffalo, we are a growing boutique litigation firm defending Fortune 500 companies, major retail businesses, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout New York State. Our practice spans insurance defense, trucking and transportation defense, and commercial litigation, with matters ranging from premises liability and motor vehicle accidents to wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and product liability claims. Our team-first approach means associates work directly with partners from day one, handling cases from investigation through trial.

Why join us?

• Base salary $120k to $200k + bonuses
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Hybrid remote schedule
• Direct partner access and hands-on litigation experience from day one

Job Details

Own your cases from investigation through trial, working directly alongside firm partners on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, major retailers, national transportation carriers, and insurance companies. You will build real courtroom depth across state and federal courts throughout New York State, with exposure to catastrophic injury and trucking matters that accelerate your path to first-chair work.

• Defend litigation claims in state and federal courts throughout New York State, from initial investigation through trial
• Handle depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
• Resolve matters through mediation and arbitration when that is the better result for the client
• Advise clients on strategy, risk management, and insurance issues
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents with precision and clarity
• Work transportation matters with a 24/7 rapid response team of attorneys, field adjusters, and accident reconstruction experts securing scene evidence early
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategy and deliver exceptional client service

Required:

• New York Bar Admission
• Recent defense litigation experience

You should know some of the following:

• Insurance Defense
• General Liability
• Premises Liability
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Transportation / Trucking Litigation, including truck-on-truck and truck-on-auto collisions, cargo loss, and loss transfer claims
• Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability
• Toxic Torts
• Construction Law
• Industrial Accidents
• Recreational and Amusement Liability
• Intentional Torts and Assault
• Property Damage Claims, including municipal and utility claims
• Subrogation

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