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
JPC-840
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance