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White Plains, New York · USA job

Partner Attorney - Commercial Litigation & Insurance Defense

Joseph Michaels International

White Plains, New York

Job description

Overview

As a Dedicated Producer Attorney in Commercial Litigation & Insurance Defense, you will guide high-stakes disputes from intake to resolution. You join a nationally recognized platform and collaborate with clients, carriers, and legal teams to shape litigation strategy and outcomes. You will leverage courtroom experience and strategic thinking to manage complex matters efficiently. This role offers entrepreneurial flexibility within a supportive, client-focused culture. You will have the opportunity to build a premier practice through effective risk assessment and advocacy.

Compensation / Benefits
  • highly competitive compensation
  • comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
  • retirement benefits
  • paid time off
  • professional development resources
  • employee wellness and support programs
Responsibilities
  • Manage commercial litigation and insurance defense matters through all stages of the lifecycle
  • Develop and implement strategies for efficient, favorable outcomes
  • Analyze claims, assess liability and damages, and advise clients and insurers
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, oversee discovery, and manage case development
  • Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, coordinate expert engagements
  • Represent clients at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlements, and trials
  • Collaborate with insurance carriers, clients, experts, and co-counsel for effective case management
  • Maintain high standards of client service while handling multiple matters and deadlines
Key requirements
  • JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics
  • Active Bar Admission in AZ, CA, NJ, or NY in good standing
  • 5+ years of substantive experience in commercial litigation and insurance defense
  • Extensive experience with general liability, insurance defense, personal injury, and Labor Law
  • Ability to manage matters from investigation through trial, settlement, or appeal
  • Strong in evaluating claims, risk assessment, and advising on options
  • Significant deposition experience (defending and taking)
  • Proven ability to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and complex litigation documents
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with clients, carriers, and teams
  • Trial experience preferred
  • Prior experience with Am Law 100/200, Law360-ranked firm, or comparable firm preferred
  • Portable business of $350,000+ preferred but not required
  • strong communication
  • client-service orientation
  • collaborative mindset
  • depositions (defense and witness/experts)
  • drafting pleadings, motions, discovery
  • trial preparation and advocacy

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