General Liability Defense Attorney

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• General Liabiliy and Professional Liability Defense Attorneys – All Partner and Associate Levels
• Location :
• New York, Melville (Hybrid or Remote for Highly Experienced Candidates)
• Bar Admission :
• New York (Required)
• Join a Litigation Firm Built on Opportunity, Transparency, and Trust

At 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 industry’s realities—rigorous 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 integrity—while fostering a supportive environment that empowers our attorneys to grow, excel, and deliver outstanding results.

• Why Bartlett LLP?

We are different, by design. We don’t 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.
• collaborative 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.
• growth mindset.
• We’re always looking to expand into new practice areas where we can deliver high-quality work profitably. We welcome entrepreneurial thinking.
• A commitment to
• mentorship, feedback, and transparency
• that prepares attorneys to manage not just cases, but practice groups and business relationships.
• The Bartlett Associate Advisory Board

We believe everyone has something to contribute to the firm’s direction. Our

• Associate Advisory Board
• — composed 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 You’ll Do

We 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 don’t sleepwalk through cases, and we don’t take a back seat when we’re 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, we’re brought in at the 11th hour to take over or support cases that are heading for trial. That trust is not easily earned — and we’re proud to have it.

We love what we do, and we’re 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 Offer
• Compensation :
• 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 Are

You’re 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 firm’s 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 :

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747