Corporate Paralegal (New York City)

Jobot
New York, NY
Remote Insurance Defense - Must have California Bar - Great firm with real opportunmity to partner!

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Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced associate to join our insurance defense practice. This role offers genuine ownership over cases, from intake through resolution, with exposure to a broad spectrum of claims and accountability for guiding strategy. This is remote and can reside anywhere but will need to have Insurance Defense experience and a valid CA Bar card.

Why join us?
  • True path to partnership, real advancement, not just lip service
  • “No jerks” culture, respectful, collaborative, supportive environment
  • Diverse & challenging caseload, you won’t be handling just one kind of issue
  • High degree of autonomy, you’ll own your matters and shape strategy
  • Leadership you can respect, senior attorneys who value integrity, creativity, and collegiality
  • Emphasis on work/life respect, realistic expectations, not burnout culture

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced associate to join our insurance defense practice. This role offers genuine ownership over cases, from intake through resolution, with exposure to a broad spectrum of claims and accountability for guiding strategy.

Responsibilities:
• Manage insurance defense cases end-to-end, from inception through resolution
• Perform deep legal research and provide analysis to inform case strategy
• Draft, review, and handle pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings
• Lead discovery efforts: taking and defending depositions, managing discovery responses
• Handle slip & fall and commercial auto accident matters (and related claims)
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, internal teams, opposing counsel, vendors
• Monitor changes in insurance defense law and ensure compliance
• Advise clients on insurance claims and related legal exposure

Qualifications:
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Current, good-standing membership in the California Bar
• 3+ years’ experience in insurance defense litigation
• Demonstrated success in legal research, civil litigation, drafting, and case management
• Prior experience with slip & fall and commercial auto accident cases
• In-depth knowledge of insurance law and regulation
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to manage several matters simultaneously under tight deadlines
• High ethical standards, strong integrity, attention to detail

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Posted 2026-03-27

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