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Established Defense Practice Hybrid Flexibility This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized law firm with more than a century of experience representing businesses, insurance carriers, healthcare organizations, and individuals in complex legal matters. The firm's litigation practice is built around a combination of deep legal knowledge, proactive risk management, strong client relationships, and a genuine commitment to trial advocacy. Attorneys work with national, regional, and local insurance companies on sophisticated matters and are trusted to develop strategies that protect clients while efficiently moving cases toward resolution. The firm takes a practical, client-centered approach to litigation, recognizing that successful defense means knowing when to negotiate and when to aggressively advocate through trial. Why join us? Join a long-established and highly respected litigation and insurance defense practice Work on sophisticated medical malpractice and general liability matters Exposure to complex claims involving significant liability and damages issues Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators with substantial trial experience Strong relationships with national, regional, and local insurance carriers Collaborative environment with meaningful attorney autonomy Hybrid work structure Competitive compensation of $150,000-$200,000 Opportunity to build a long-term career within an established litigation platform Job Details Seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its Buffalo team. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of insurance defense experience and a strong foundation in civil litigation. The practice handles a significant volume of medical malpractice and general liability defense, but candidates with broader insurance defense backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The right attorney will be comfortable evaluating claims, analyzing exposure, managing discovery, taking depositions, negotiating resolutions, and preparing matters for trial. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated defense practice where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their matters and develop strategies tailored to each client's needs. Responsibilities Handle insurance defense matters from initial assignment through resolution Defend medical malpractice and general liability claims Analyze claims, liability, damages, coverage issues, and potential exposure Conduct legal research and develop case strategy Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other litigation documents Take and defend depositions Work with experts and other professionals as necessary Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation Communicate directly with insurance carriers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders Pursue early resolution when appropriate while developing a strong trial strategy for cases that proceed to litigation Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Admission to the New York Bar 5-15 years of insurance defense experience Medical malpractice and/or general liability experience strongly preferred Strong research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills Ability to independently manage a caseload Strong client and carrier communication skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits hara