Associate Counsel (Insurance Defense)

Location: Remote within the United States, handling matters in Nassau County, New York

Annual salary: $118,900–$186,550

Company

hirify.global is a large United States auto insurer and a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.

What you will do

• Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and handle first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and claim value for the Claims Department.
• Manage discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings and travel to trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the New York Bar and a license in good standing to practice law in New York required.
• 2–6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury required.
• Ability to meet and maintain applicable licensing and Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Strong legal writing, organization, prioritization, multitasking, conflict-resolution, and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn and apply complex technical and procedural information.

Nice to have

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture.
• Competitive pay and benefits supporting employee well-being and long-term development.

Hiring process

• Applicants must meet New York licensing requirements and maintain the required credentials.
• hirify.global will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.