Complex Litigation Defense Counsel (Insurance/Reinsurance/Liability)

About the Firm:

A premier, nationally expanding law firm specializing in insurance defense is seeking talented attorneys, paralegals, and staff who want to grow with a high-impact practice. Established in the early 1990s, the firm has grown from a New York City base to seven offices across five states, delivering sophisticated defense work that goes beyond traditional motor-vehicle and routine personal-injury matters.

Key opportunities and culture:

• Broad, cross-market practice : catastrophic incident response, large-scale data breaches and cybercrime matters, energy and mining liability, international coverage, and complex insurance disputes.
• Strategic footprint : offices in major markets nationwide, with collaborative, cross-border teams that align client needs with rigorous defense strategies.
• Dynamic client work: exposure to domestic and international insurers, national and global risk portfolios, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Professional development: structured career progression, mentorship from seasoned trial and appellate attorneys, and access to leading-edge resources to handle complex matters.
• Client-centric mindset : discreet, high-touch service combined with practical, results-driven litigation strategies that protect client interests and reputations.

What we’re looking for:

Driven legal and professional talent who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually challenging environments.
Individuals who value collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Professionals eager to contribute to growth, leverage cross-market opportunities, and develop specialized expertise in cyber, data security, energy, and international coverage.

• JD from an ABA-Accredited top #200 law school with a solid academic portfolio.
• Extracurriculars such a Moot Court and Debate Panels can weigh greatly for lack of GPA
• Admission to practice within at least one of the states, preferably multi-jurisdictional (i.e. NY/NJ)
• At least 3 progressive years of litigation experience representing corporate clients and their insurers.
• Ability to handle complex, multi-faceted and highly-sensitive matters that will involve voluminous discovery, ability to interpret technical documentation and to participate in motion practice
• Strong support during litigation phases with forensic legal analysis and superb legal drafting and timely filings done comprehensively.
• Experience in all phases of litigation from pre-litigation management through motion practice and settlement or trial phase, with trial experience including 2nd or 1st chair being a huge preference.

Why this Opportunity?

1. Clear platform for long‑term career development within a firm that is nationally and internationally recognized in insurance and reinsurance, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
2. Be part of a growing national platform with a strong reputation in insurance defense.
3. Work with multidisciplinary teams on high-stakes matters that shape industry standards.
4. Develop a distinctive career path across multiple markets, with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and cross-border collaboration.

Practice Areas :

• Insurance Defense, Reinsurance Coverage Law, Domestic & International First-Party & Third-Party Coverage for Oil & Gas Construction and Commercial Real Estate Developers and Light Industrial Employers and Heavy Industrial Operations, Professional Liability and General Liability

Offices:

1. Fort Lauderdale, FL
2. Houston, TX; (must have minimum 10 years)
3. San Francisco, CA;
4. New York, NY;
5. Florham Park, NJ
6. Long Island, NY.

Salary :

The base salary we discussed is around $145,000 to $165,000 and is highly commensurate with the experience one brings starting at a minimum of 3+ years post-law school as a legal practitioner. Those candidates who offer a modest to sizeable book of business which they could port with them to a more national practice can negotiate a bit on the base salary. Origination potential is always available as well as standard bonuses for exceeding the 1,800 annual billable expectation.

Annual billable targets offer bonuses of up to $50k in annually along with fully comprehensive health & life insurance, PTO, flexible hybrid schedule and an exciting team of litigators to collaborate with on emerging areas of law.