Defense Litigation Attorney

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Giordano, Glaws & Fenstermacher, LLP Full time

We are seeking an experienced litigator to join our team at Giordano, Glaws & Fenstermacher, LLP. As a defense litigation attorney, you will be responsible for handling insurance and civil defense cases from inception through conclusion.

Our firm represents major corporations, business enterprises, institutions, and insureds throughout New York State. With over 80 years of combined experience and more than 100 jury trials, our attorneys have earned a reputation as accomplished trial and appellate advocates.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling matters from inception through conclusion in areas such as general liability defense, premises liability, construction accidents, Child Victims Act cases, Labor Law, slip/trip falls, and auto/municipal transportation liability
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands/responses, conducting and defending depositions, court appearances, and verbal and written communication with clients
  • Proactive management of multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to work well under pressure

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • 4-10 years of civil defense litigation experience
  • A JD from an accredited law school
  • Familiarity with MS Teams, Zoom, and other video conferencing platforms

Salary is estimated to be $120,000-$180,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.



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