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General Liability Defense Attorney


Company : Bartlett LLP


Location : Melville, NY


Created : 2025-11-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title:General Liabiliy and Professional Liability Defense Attorneys All Partner and Associate LevelsLocation:New York, Melville (Hybrid or Remote for Highly Experienced Candidates) Bar Admission:New York (Required) Join a Litigation Firm Built on Opportunity, Transparency, and TrustAt Bartlett LLP, we understand the unique dynamics of insurance defense work. The matters are complex, the clients are sophisticated, and the standards are high. We also recognize the industrys realitiesrigorous billing oversight and fee structures that may not always capture the full scope of the work involved. Rather than seeing these as obstacles, we view them as opportunities to differentiate ourselves. We've built a firm that responds to these demands with innovation, technology, and integritywhile fostering a supportive environment that empowers our attorneys to grow, excel, and deliver outstanding results. Why Bartlett LLP?We are different, by design. We dont just hire attorneys We invest in them: Client-facing roles for all attorneys.Associates and partners are introduced directly to the referral sources who trust us with their cases. There is no exclusivity of access. We believe in shared visibility, shared accountability, and shared success. Acollaborative culture that encourages leadership at every level.We trust our attorneys to earn client confidence through the quality of their work and communication and we give them the opportunity to do it. Agrowth mindset.Were always looking to expand into new practice areas where we can deliver high-quality work profitably. We welcome entrepreneurial thinking. A commitment tomentorship, feedback, and transparencythat prepares attorneys to manage not just cases, but practice groups and business relationships. The Bartlett Associate Advisory BoardWe believe everyone has something to contribute to the firms direction. OurAssociate Advisory Boardcomposed of non-partner attorneys works closely with the Management Committee to shape firm policy, practice operations, and strategic initiatives. This structure gives rising attorneys both a voice and a seat at the table, while developing real-world leadership skills essential to future partnership and equity roles. The Work Youll DoWe are seeking a General and Professional Liability Defense Attorney to join our New York team. You will have an opportunity to manage your own caseload with autonomy, strong paralegal support, and mentoring from seasoned litigators. At Bartlett LLP, we handle a wide range of general and professional liability matters, from routine motor vehicle accidents to the most complex, high-profile, and catastrophic losses our clients face. Our work is challenging and we embrace it. We dont sleepwalk through cases, and we dont take a back seat when were monitoring outside counsel. We partner with our clients as co-pilots, bringing insight, strategy, and leadership to every matter we touch. We represent all manner of professionals from physicians, attorneys, and accountants to insurance agents, brokers, and other licensed experts. At our core, we are a standard of care firm: trial counsel to the profession, with unparalleled experience defending respected professionals when their judgment, conduct, or careers are on the line. Often, were brought in at the 11th hour to take over or support cases that are heading for trial. That trust is not easily earned and were proud to have it. We love what we do, and were proud of how we do it. We are looking for like-minded professionals who want to be part of a serious, supportive, and long-term team and who are ready to call Bartlett home. Representative case/trial types include: Premises liability Product liability Professional liability: Attorneys, Agents, Brokers, Architects & Engineers Construction accidents & defects Transportation and trucking Medical malpractice Catastrophic injury defense Subrogation What We OfferCompensation:Competitive base salary commensurate with multiple experience levels Monthly incentive compensation (up to $30,000/year) Discretionary performance bonuses Benefits:Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off _Innovative vacation benefit program for attorneys_ Professional Growth & Perks:Top-tier paralegal support Complimentary NY Academy of Trial Lawyers membership (free CLEs) Leadership roles via our Associate Advisory Board Transparent path to partnership and/or equity participation Early exposure to clients and referral sources Real-time mentoring on legal strategy, client relationships, and profitability Opportunities to grow into new practice areas that align with our standards and mission Who You AreYoure a litigator who: Understands the importance of client service, responsiveness, and preparation Wants your work to be recognized and your ideas to be heard Is entrepreneurial and eager to help shape the firms future Believes in high standards, both for yourself and your team Requirements:Admission to the New York Bar Experience in general or professional liability defense litigation Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747 by Jobble