Associate Attorney - Litigation

Company: Malapero Prisco & Klauber
Location: Astoria
Posted on: February 25, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP is seeking motivated and skilled litigation attorneys to join our dynamic team. We welcome applications from both junior and senior associates with diverse backgrounds in insurance defense, tort litigation, and general liability. Experience in construction law, NYS Labor Law, property damage, and risk management is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation and settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Represent clients in court proceedings across NYC, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Provide timely and professional communication with clients and insurance carriers. Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive environment on result-driven projects. Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school. Admission to the New York State Bar is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience preferred. Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Benefits: Hybrid Working Opportunities: Enjoy a set hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Competitive Salary. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(K) Match. Paid Time Off in addition to 11 federal holidays. Pre-tax Commuter & Transit Benefits. Employee Discount Program. Salary: A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Jr Position: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 (Annual Salary) Salary commensurate with experience. Sr Position: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 (Annual Salary) Salary commensurate with experience. Job Location: White Plains, NY, or New York, NY Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP as a result of the referral or through other means. Company Description Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP, specializes in providing litigation and related services to the insurance industry. Areas of practice include construction accidents, insurance coverage, general insurance defense including motor vehicle, premises liability and product liability, property damage/subrogation defense services for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, municipalities, and self-insured entities. Company Description Malapero Prisco & Klauber LLP, specializes in providing litigation and related services to the insurance industry. Areas of practice include construction accidents, insurance coverage, general insurance defense including motor vehicle, premises liability and product liability, property damage/subrogation defense services for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, municipalities, and self-insured entities.

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