Senior Staff Attorney

Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Staff Attorney (Insurance Defense)Location: Remote (Court appearances in Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, NY) Employment Type: 3 months Contract Compensation: $120–$150/hourDescription: A leading insurance organization is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney with strong litigation expertise to manage complex insurance defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who can independently handle cases from inception through trial, particularly in premises liability and auto liability matters.Key Responsibilities:Manage high-exposure litigation cases involving premises and automobile liabilityDevelop and execute defense strategies with minimal supervisionDraft and review:PleadingsMotions & briefsDiscovery responsesConduct:DepositionsLegal researchMotion argumentsRepresent clients in court proceedings across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk CountiesCommunicate effectively with:ClientsClaims partnersOpposing counselCourtsProvide legal opinions and case assessments to internal stakeholdersEnsure timely and efficient case resolution Required Qualifications :Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive New York Bar license (in good standing)Minimum 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experienceStrong experience in:Premises liabilityAuto liability (commercial & personal)Ability to handle cases independently (A–Z)Excellent:Legal writingResearchOrganizational skillsFamiliarity with NY courts (Queens, Nassau, Suffolk preferred)Strong communication and tech proficiency (AI tools exposure is a plus) Preferred :Admission to Federal CourtsExperience handling high-value / complex litigation matters