About the Role
Miller Leiby, a boutique insurance defense firm, seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney for its Automobile Litigation practice. The role involves defending auto bodily injury and no-fault/PIP matters for insurers and self-insured entities.
Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of automobile negligence litigation, from pleadings through trial.
- Draft motions, discovery, comprehensive case evaluations, and settlement evaluations.
- Appear at depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court conferences.
- Communicate regularly with carriers, claims adjusters, and clients.
- Manage a moderate to high-volume caseload with attention to deadlines and strategy.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in New York (admission in other jurisdictions a plus).
- Minimum 3 years of insurance defense experience with a focus on auto bodily injury, no-fault, and SUM/UM claims.
- Primary case venue will be NYC and surrounding counties.
- Strong writing, oral advocacy, and client-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Insurance defense
- Auto bodily injury defense
- No-fault/PIP defense
- SUM/UM claims defense
- Litigation
- Motion drafting
- Discovery management
- Case evaluation
- Settlement negotiation
- Deposition representation
- Mediation representation
- Arbitration representation
- Court appearances
- Client communication
- Caseload management
- Writing
- Oral advocacy
- Client management
- Independent work
- Collaborative work
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $180,000
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
About the Company
- Miller Leiby is a boutique insurance defense firm with offices in New York and New Jersey.
- Offers an entrepreneurial firm culture that encourages mentorship, professional growth, and direct partner involvement.
- Provides a collaborative, collegial, and professional environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Miller Leiby is an equal opportunity employer.
