General Liability Defense Attorney

Job Title :

Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

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.
• A 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.
• A 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 :

What We Offer

Compensation :

Benefits :

Professional Growth & Perks :

Who You Are

You're a litigator who :

Requirements :

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747