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Attorney - Personal Injury Tort & Insurance Defense Associate - NYC

Orion Placement

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New York, NY · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a respected litigation team where you can step into meaningful responsibility from day one.

Handle substantive tort and insurance defense matters with direct client contact and real ownership of your cases.

Build your litigation career in a role that offers strong mentorship, courtroom exposure, and hands-on case strategy work.

Work in a collaborative, professional environment that values high-quality work and long-term growth.

Enjoy a hybrid schedule while staying connected to a strong team and active practice.

Location: Hybrid role based in Manhattan, New York, with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note: This role requires 3+ years of directly relevant personal injury tort litigation and/or insurance defense litigation experience and active New York Bar admission.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for high-quality client service and a collaborative professional culture. Our team is committed to doing excellent work, supporting one another, and giving attorneys the opportunity to grow their practices and careers in a meaningful way. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Handle personal injury tort and insurance defense litigation matters from early case stages through resolution

Take and defend depositions

Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation-related documents

Appear in court and participate in conferences, hearings, and related proceedings

Communicate directly with clients and help develop case strategy

Manage files independently while balancing multiple deadlines and priorities

Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and client service

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active admission to the New York Bar

3+ years of personal injury tort litigation and/or insurance defense litigation experience

Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances

Trial experience is a plus, but not required

Strong writing, communication, and case management skills

Able to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment

Why You Will Love Working Here

Hybrid flexibility with a strong Manhattan platform

Collegial environment with meaningful attorney responsibility

High-quality litigation work and client interaction

Opportunity to continue building courtroom confidence and substantive experience

Stable, respected firm with room for long-term growth

JPC-839

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance