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Insurance Defense Attorney - Auto/Fleet Trucking Liability

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Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Job details Wanted Experienced Insurance Defense Attorney - Commercial Auto/Fleet Trucking Liability

This Jobot Job is hosted by Stephen Niedringhaus

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Salary $125,000 - $180,000 per year

Why join us?

Work on high-profile and complex defense matters impacting transportation and fleet industries

Supportive, growth-oriented environment with mentorship from experienced litigators

Remote and/or Hybrid Remote is an Option

Competitive Base Salary (depending on experience)

Excellent Full Benefits

401(k) with 3% match

Job Details Key Responsibilities

Defend fleet operators, trucking companies, and insurers in complex commercial auto/trucking liability cases with accident exposure

Litigate New York Labor Law cases from inception through trial and appeal

Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

Provide strategic analysis and coverage opinions on liability policies, reservations of rights, disclaimers, and declaratory judgment actions

Engage in tactical negotiation and settlement processes to minimize exposure for clients

Collaborate with a team of seasoned litigators on high-value defense matters across multiple practice areas

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to practice in New York (New Jersey admission a plus)

5+ years of experience as a civil litigator, with significant commercial auto/trucking liability defense work

Substantial New York Labor Law litigation experience (construction-related personal injury defense)

Demonstrated insurance defense expertise, including declaratory judgment litigation and coverage opinion drafting

Courtroom and trial experience strongly preferred

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to craft persuasive arguments

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and billing requirements

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture

If interested, tell us why our client will benefit when you become a member of their team, and send a writing sample (i.e., Coverage Option or Brief and Declaratory Judgment Action), your resume, and your desired base salary requirements to Stephen@Jobot.com.

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Location New York, NY

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