Description Our client is one of the leading insurance defense law firms in New York and New Jersey. The firm predominantly represents national and multi-national insurance companies as well as self-insured corporations that are domiciled throughout the United States and London. The firm’s main practice areas are general insurance defense, including New York Labor Law and premises liability, and insurance coverage. The firm is seeking an associate who will be responsible for handling all aspects of pre-trial litigation in the defense of complex construction accident cases, premises liability cases, and other general liability cases in New York state and federal courts. They will be generally responsible for developing the cases, analyzing risk, and working toward resolution. They will be expected to be able to handle, among other tasks: pleadings and discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions and appeals; communicating with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and communicating with experts. Requirements Qualifications: • JD from an accredited law school • Must be admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission a plus) • Minimum of 5 years of experience • Prior substantive experience handling matters involving New York Labor Law Skills and Responsibilities: • Proficient and efficient research, including Westlaw • Professional written work product, with ability to concisely explain what matters most and why -- for audiences that will include clients, courts, and litigant counsel • Understanding and applying discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate and enforce external and internal party compliance • Claim investigation: client and non-party interaction with paralegal support to smartly and efficiently address what matters most • Conducting and defending depositions • Court Conferences • Procedural and substantive motion practice • Settlement negotiations and ADR Forums • Spearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategies Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .