Auto Liability & Coverage Defense Attorney

Location: Manhattan, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Overview A respected boutique litigation firm in Manhattan's Financial District is seeking an Auto Liability & Coverage Defense Attorney to join its team. This role is heavily focused on auto liability and insurance coverage matters, including managing a core client account that will constitute the majority of the caseload.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling auto-related cases and coverage issues, along with a genuine interest in continuing to focus on auto liability and insurance defense work long-term.

The Role This position is best suited for an attorney with 3+ years of hands-on experience in auto liability and insurance coverage defense, who can independently manage cases from inception through resolution. The role requires strong familiarity with high-volume auto claims and insurance-driven litigation, and a commitment to building expertise in this practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend auto liability cases and insurance coverage matters in New York state and federal courts
• Take primary ownership of a key auto account, handling a high volume of similar matters
• Analyze and handle coverage issues, including policy interpretation and liability determination
• Manage cases independently from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and trials
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and courts
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar (required)
• 3+ years of relevant experience in auto liability and insurance coverage defense
• Demonstrated success handling auto-related cases/accounts effectively (critical requirement)
• Genuine interest in continuing a career focused on auto liability and insurance defense
• Strong experience in depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload
• Experience working with insurance carriers and auto claims
• Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail