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Attorney - Tort and Insurance Defense - Long Island

Orion Placement

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Uniondale, NY · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a respected litigation team where you can take on meaningful responsibility right away.

Handle substantive tort and insurance defense matters with direct client contact and real case ownership.

Step into a role with strong exposure to depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and strategic litigation work.

Grow your career in a collaborative, established firm environment with a strong platform and steady workflow.

Enjoy hybrid flexibility while staying connected to an active Long Island litigation practice.

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

Note: This role requires active New York Bar admission and 5+ years of directly relevant tort and insurance defense litigation experience.

About Us

We are a well-established full-service law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and building lasting client relationships. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful work and continue growing their careers. Confidential Employer

Job Description

Represent clients in tort and insurance defense litigation matters

Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances

Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents

Provide strategic counsel and take ownership of client matters

Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development

Manage multiple active matters independently while maintaining strong attention to detail

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active admission to the New York Bar

5+ years of tort and insurance defense litigation experience

Strong experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances

Strong writing, communication, and case management skills

Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Professional judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Why You Will Love Working Here

Hybrid flexibility with an established Long Island office platform

Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction

Stable flow of substantive litigation work

Collegial team environment with strong professional standards

Opportunity to continue building long-term litigation and client-management skills

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance