Senior Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation

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$175K–$200K + Quarterly/Annual Bonuses | Hybrid Schedule | 1,800 Billables | First-Chair Trial Experience | Westchester, Nassau & Dutchess Counties

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Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Location: Westchester County, NY (Elmsford) | Additional opportunities in Nassau & Dutchess Counties

We are working with an established and growing New York litigation firm seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its expanding civil litigation practice. The firm represents insurance carriers, municipalities, businesses, and other clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including automobile liability, premises liability, municipal liability, general negligence, and insurance defense.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator who enjoys being in the courtroom and wants to take a leading role in preparing and trying cases through verdict. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, attainable billable expectations, and additional bonus opportunities in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary: $160K–$190K, depending on experience
• Bonus Opportunities: Quarterly and annual bonuses for exceeding billable-hour thresholds
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Flexibility to work remotely and in the office
• 1,800 Billable Hours: Reasonable expectations with opportunities to earn additional compensation
• Meaningful Trial Experience: Serve as first-chair trial counsel and independently take cases through verdict
• Location Flexibility: Opportunities in Westchester, Nassau, and Dutchess Counties
• Comprehensive Benefits: Employer contributions toward health insurance and 401(k), flexible spending accounts, PTO, and paid holidays

Job Details

Qualifications:

• Active New York Bar admission required
• Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience required
• Proven ability to independently prepare and try civil cases through verdict
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, automobile liability, premises liability, municipal liability, or related civil litigation
• Strong courtroom advocacy, legal writing, and oral communication skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and meet deadlines
• Strong judgment, organizational skills, and client communication abilities

Interested?

If you're an experienced trial attorney looking for more courtroom opportunities, a manageable billable requirement, and a firm that rewards your hard work, we'd love to connect.

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