Associate Attorney

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense LitigationBuild Your Litigation Career with Real Responsibility—Early.

Hamberger & Weiss LLP is a leading New York workers’ compensation defense firm with more than 30 years of experience representing employers and insurance carriers statewide. We are seeking motivated associate attorneys admitted to practice in New York to join our growing litigation practice.

This is an opportunity for attorneys who want hands-on courtroom experience, meaningful client interaction, and structured professional growth in a respected defense firm.

Position Details Title:

Associate Attorney Practice Areas:

Workers' Compensation & Insurance Defense Location: Buffalo/Rochester/Hybrid-Remote What You’ll Do As an associate at Hamberger & Weiss LLP, you will be an active member of our litigation team—not a back-office observer.

From early in your tenure, you can expect to: Appear regularly at hearings and proceedings before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Participate in depositions, trials, and appellate matters, including hands-on litigation experience within your first year Manage direct communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda on workers’ compensation insurance defense issues Develop practical litigation skills with guidance and mentorship from experienced partners Training, Mentorship & Professional Growth We are intentional about developing our associates. You will work closely with experienced attorneys who provide hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and regular feedback. Our goal is to help associates build confidence, judgment, and litigation proficiency through real responsibility—not just observation.

About Hamberger & Weiss LLP:

Hamberger & Weiss LLP is proud to hold an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our high ethical standards and legal ability. We are also the New York State member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN), a nationwide organization committed to excellence in defense representation. Our practice is exclusively defense-side, allowing our attorneys to develop deep subject-matter expertise and long-term client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits :

Salary range: $75,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience Substantial performance-based bonuses 401(k) retirement plan Health insurance package Support for professional development and continuing legal education

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter. Additional materials may be requested during the hiring process.

Please direct application materials to:Dan Bowers, Managing Partner"

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Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14204