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Insurance Defense Litigator (Transition to Aviation) | New York, NY (Hybrid) | Up to $180K
Join a nationally acclaimed transportation litigation boutique with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, and Washington, D.C., specializing in high-stakes aviation defense for airlines, manufacturers, insurers, and aerospace clients in courts across all 50 states and internationally.
Why Join?
- Perfect transition for experienced insurance defense attorneys – leverage your liability and coverage skills into aviation catastrophe, product liability, and regulatory disputes with full firm training and mentorship
- Internationally renowned aviation practice – litigate major crash claims, FAA enforcement, and manufacturer defenses in venues from SDNY to foreign tribunals, with attorneys handling matters in every U.S. state
- Boutique size with national firepower – 45-attorney firm offers close-knit collaboration and direct partner access while delivering resources for Fortune-level aviation insurers and OEMs
- Hybrid flexibility in the NY office – work remotely most days with occasional in-person for court or strategy sessions, supporting balance in a firm that values attorney well-being and long-term retention
- Up to $180K base salary targeting 1,900 flexible hours with performance bonuses, full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and bar/CLE support in a diverse, inclusive environment
Day-to-Day
- Defend airlines, manufacturers, and insurers in aviation catastrophe, product liability, and wrongful death claims from NTSB investigation through trial
- Draft and argue motions to dismiss, forum non conveniens, and summary judgment in SDNY and NY Supreme on Montreal Convention and general aviation issues
- Conduct depositions of pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and foreign witnesses in international crash litigation
- Coordinate with NTSB/FAA experts and foreign counsel on multi-jurisdictional discovery and evidence preservation
- Prepare and second-chair (then first-chair) jury trials and arbitrations in high-exposure aviation product and carrier liability matters
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