Litigation Attorney – New York

About The Position We are seeking a full-time, New York barred attorney to join our growing insurance defense practice firm. This is a remote position handling insurance fraud investigation and litigation of fraud for insurance clients throughout New York State. The successful candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, sound judgment, excellent communication abilities and a demonstrated interest in litigation. They will collaborate closely with our attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and the courts to manage litigation matters and conduct comprehensive insurance investigations across the country. Responsibilities

• Manage assigned matters from initial case assessment and investigation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, pleadings, motions, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, mediations, and, where applicable conduct Examinations Under Oath (EUOs).
• Analyze legal and factual issues and develop effective case strategies.
• Assist with case preparation, including factual investigation, document review, and organization of case files.
• Make court appearances throughout New York, primarily in New York City area, when required.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff in a remote environment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable court rules, professional obligations, deadlines, and client reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience; insurance fraud defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and deadlines in a remote environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a fully remote work environment.
• Strong professional judgment, organizational and communication skills.

We Offer

• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Remote work environment, with in-person court appearances and proceedings as required.
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Collaborative and supportive professional environment, and opportunities for continued professional growth and development.

About Brand & Tapply Brand & Tapply LLC is a national, well-established law firm with offices in Wellesley, Massachusetts and New York, New York. We provide quality legal services to insurance clientele throughout the United States and have extensive experience investigating claims, prosecuting fraud and defending insurers and their insureds in all areas of insurance law, including commercial and personal automobile, property and casualty, subrogation, products liability, and municipal law. Our practice concentrates on first-party coverage, fraud investigation and litigation, lawsuits involving allegations of bad faith and unfair claims handling practices, personal injury defense, personal injury protection (PIP) litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and civil recovery suits against medical providers, auto body shops, towing facilities, and others. Brand & Tapply is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without unlawful discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request one.

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