Associate – Insurance Defense | Up To $160K | Work Fully Remote

November 6, 2025

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Junior Insurance Defense Associate Opportunity in New York, NY – Up to $165K

Dive into Carrier-Side Battles Remotely: This NY powerhouse firm fast-tracks junior Associates to handle $8M-$25M insurance defenses, securing 87% early motions grants in 35+ matters last year for leading underwriters—fully remote to reclaim Big Law’s lost weekends.

Role Overview:

  • Recruiting for a national NY insurance defense powerhouse (500+ attorneys, U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1).
  • Seeking Junior Insurance Defense Associates with experience in auto or premises liability cases.
  • Fully remote role, specializing in $8M-$25M claims for commercial and personal lines insurers.

Key Benefits:

  • Compensation: $150K-$165K base + $15K-$28K bonuses for motions success.
  • Case Volume: 35+ matters advanced in 2024, including $12M+ premises dismissals—per firm benchmarks.
  • Collaborative Prestige: Thrive in a diverse team with 87% underwriter satisfaction from resourceful tactics.
  • Pro Bono: 20+ hours on underserved claim support for broader exposure.
  • Partner Track: Career elevation in 5-7 years, above 20% national norm.
  • Work-Life: ~1,850 billables, fully remote for balanced lifestyle.
  • Benefits: 401k with matching, health/vision/dental, life insurance, 20+ paid holidays.

Key Duties:

  • Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, to defend insurance clients in litigation matters.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on insurance coverage issues, liability disputes, and relevant case law to support case strategies.
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, in insurance defense cases.
  • Assist in preparing clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials related to insurance claims and disputes.
  • Evaluate case files to assess liability, damages, and potential settlement options in insurance defense matters.

Apply Now:

  • Email resumes to [email protected].
  • Book a confidential chat: https://calendly.com/michanne-vanzyl-wearerevolution/candidate-recruiting-call-duplicate.