Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Rochester, NY • 3d ago

Description

Our client, a preeminent law firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our general litigation team in Rochester, New York. Practice areas will include defense of a variety of personal injury and other tort claims, including auto, premises, products liability and municipal matters.

About the role:

Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense

We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate with a focus on insurance defense to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, labor law, and asbestos litigation.

As a Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, motion practice, depositions, discovery, client reporting, and trial preparation. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys on a variety of complex matters and represent clients in both state and federal courts.

Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution

Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions

Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses

Prepare pleadings, discovery demands and responses, and legal correspondence

Attend court conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials

Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel

Provide thorough analysis and timely reporting to clients and carriers

Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategy and client needs

Requirements

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New York (additional admissions a plus)

Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, with an emphasis in insurance defense

Experience in labor law, asbestos litigation, and general liability matters strongly preferred

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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