Legal Jobs in Blasdell, NY

Prominent national firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for their expanding federal Workers' Compensation Defense practice. You will assist with litigating complex cases under the Defense Base Act (DBA). Prior Workers' Compensation or DBA experience is NOT required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers growth and a flexible work culture with fully remote/hybrid options. This role can be based in any of their NY Metro offices: NYC, Long Island or Westchester. Fully remote option is available.

Ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience, Civil or Criminal, either Plaintiffs' or Defense side and have prior experience in one or more of the following: Trial prep, court appearances, discovery, analyzing medical records, taken or assisted with depositions.

Responsibilities:

• File review and legal analysis of workers' compensation claims
• Regularly represent clients at depositions and hearings
• Manage cases from start to finish

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in any U.S. State
• 2-4 years' experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Base salary up to 140k (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Fully Remote/Hybrid

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Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Counsel to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or insurance defense related litigation experience.

Competitive base salary 150k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Range: $26.00 - $34.00/hour

Work Type: Full-time

Work Model: Onsite (Hybrid 1day/week after training)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm (with Summer Friday hours)

Recruiter Contact: Karissa Lubberts,

No C2C

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Personal Injury Paralegal on behalf of our client, a leading personal injury law firm based in Buffalo, NY, providing compassionate and results-driven legal advocacy for clients facing serious injuries and wrongful-death claims throughout Western New York.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases, from client intake through settlement or trial preparation. You will draft legal documents, manage case files, communicate with clients and medical providers, and coordinate discoveries to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success

• Regular communication with clients, providing updates and managing expectations throughout the case lifecycle.
• Independent preparation and e-file legal documents, including complaints, discovery demands and responses, motions, and subpoenas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Coordination of litigation and trial preparation, including scheduling client meetings, depositions, court reporters, experts, and investigators as needed.
• Review and analysis of medical records and preparation of comprehensive demand packages.
• Assistance with client lien resolution, including identifying lien amounts, working with lien holders, and coordinating with outside lien resolution partners.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college, university, or other institution of higher learning.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Paralegal in plaintiff's personal injury or personal injury defense.
• Experience handling motor vehicle accidents and premises liability matters.
• Strong organizational and technological skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Compassionate, self-directed, team oriented, and able to maintain composure under pressure.

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Trial Attorney to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or construction litigation experience. Candidates should have 1st or 2nd chair jury trial defense experience. Team lead experience is preferred, not required.

Competitive base salary 170k to 190k, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Job ID: 404556

Practice area:- Insurance Defense - General,Litigation - Construction - Plaintiffs,Personal Injury Defense

Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney (8+ Years Experience) – Leadership Role | Remote | New York

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A respected litigation practice is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney with 8+ years of experience to lead high-level insurance defense matters. This remote legal job supports New York litigation and offers strategic leadership responsibility in complex liability cases.

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A highly regarded litigation practice is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney with 8+ years of litigation experience to join its growing New York litigation team. This partner-track position is designed for a seasoned litigator who can provide leadership, strategic oversight, and high-level client management within a complex insurance defense practice.

The Insurance Defense Attorney will guide litigation strategy across matters involving insurance defense, third-party claims, bodily injury defense, property damage defense, and construction litigation disputes. The role offers a remote legal job structure while requiring candidates to reside within a commutable distance to New York courts for appearances.

Attorneys in this leadership role will oversee litigation teams, manage relationships with insurers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal representation in sophisticated defense matters. This opportunity is actively interviewing and positions at this level rarely open within established litigation practices.

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Key Responsibilities

The Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney will oversee litigation strategy and lead teams managing complex liability and insurance defense matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and litigation oversight across complex insurance defense matters

• Manage cases involving third-party claims, bodily injury defense, and property damage defense

• Serve as primary contact for insurance carriers and institutional clients

• Supervise litigation teams including associates and support staff

• Review and guide legal strategies, filings, and case management decisions

• Mentor and train junior and senior attorneys to support professional development

• Step into active litigation roles when necessary to ensure high standards of advocacy

• Advise insurers regarding reservation of rights, liability exposure, and litigation strategy

• Handle litigation involving construction accidents, workplace injuries, and New York Labor Law claims

• Coordinate with panel counsel and defense teams across multiple litigation matters

This role allows experienced litigators to shape case strategy while guiding the growth and development of a high-performing legal team.

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Qualifications

Candidates applying for this Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney role should demonstrate strong leadership experience and deep knowledge of insurance defense litigation.

Requirements include:

• Minimum of 8+ years of litigation experience

• Extensive experience in insurance defense, general liability, or personal injury defense

• Prior experience working at an insurance defense firm

• Strong knowledge of third-party claims, bodily injury defense, and property damage litigation

• Experience managing construction accident litigation and New York Labor Law matters

• Proven ability to supervise and mentor attorneys within a litigation practice

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• New York Bar required and active admission in good standing

• Strong client relationship management and litigation strategy skills

• Ability to lead complex litigation matters and oversee multi-attorney case teams

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

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Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar

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Core Skills

Successful Insurance Defense Attorneys in this leadership role will demonstrate advanced litigation and leadership abilities, including:

• Strategic oversight of insurance defense litigation and liability cases

• Strong courtroom litigation and case management skills

• Leadership and mentorship of litigation teams

• Client relationship management with insurers and institutional clients

• Advanced legal analysis and litigation strategy development

• Experience managing panel counsel relationships and insurance defense matters

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This litigation practice is recognized for its collaborative environment and commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation across complex liability matters. Attorneys work within a team-driven structure that encourages mentorship, strategic thinking, and professional growth.

The firm emphasizes strong client relationships with insurers and institutional clients while maintaining a culture that supports attorney development and leadership opportunities. Attorneys in this practice benefit from a supportive environment focused on litigation excellence and teamwork.

The remote-first structure allows attorneys flexibility while still maintaining strong collaboration across litigation teams and leadership.

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Why This Role Is Unique

This Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney opportunity offers experienced litigators the chance to lead litigation strategy within a growing defense practice.

Highlights include:

• Leadership role guiding insurance defense litigation strategy

• Opportunity to mentor and develop litigation attorneys and teams

• Work on complex cases involving construction accidents and liability disputes

• A remote legal job structure supporting flexibility

• Clear advancement opportunities within a partner-track position

Positions offering this level of leadership and litigation oversight rarely become available in established New York litigation practices.

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Benefits

• Remote-first structure supporting flexibility and personal well-being

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

• Supportive team-first culture with community events

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Call to Action

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We have an immediate need for an Office Engineer to join the Regional Construction Team for Western NY for OGS

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients.  LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

The Office Engineer is part of the regional construction project management team with focus on supporting the team with office-based project tasks such as:

1) scheduling inspections, distributing inspection reports, and tracking project deficiencies.
2)  distributing and filing safety inspection reports.
3) processing of change and field orders.
4) scheduling pre-award meetings, project file auditing, supply requests, personnel files, and other ad-hoc tasks.
5) assist with construction technical research and project document review.  

• • Candidates shall possess a minimum of 6 years construction experience on projects over $5M, with experience in RFI tracking, contract document tracking etc.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required
  • Experienced with on-line project management software preferred
  • Able to collaborate/coordinate with clients, designers, contractors and field staff
  • Public agency experience a plus 

LiRO Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.

Compensation range: Minimum $70,000 - $85,000 Maximum. 

The range we provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this position is willing to pay for the advertised position.  Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at  

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join the Buffalo Office. The Legal Assistant will provide advanced administrative and legal support across our firm's footprint, ensuring the smooth operation of case management, document preparation, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, with experience supporting defense litigation matters preferred, along with expertise in handling complex litigation support tasks, superior organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing attorney schedules and case progress. This individual will demonstrate professionalism in client interactions, uphold strict confidentiality, and show agility in multi-tasking across high-volume, deadline-driven projects. A team-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to work independently, will be key to succeeding in this role.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support, including drafting and preparing litigation documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, subpoenas, and settlement documents.
• Assist with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts, maintaining client confidentiality and secure document handling.
• Communicate with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and co-counsel, keeping attorneys updated on case status and tracking deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, proactively handling scheduling, appearances, depositions, and coordinating with court reporters and interpreters as needed.
• Open and close files, ensuring organized and accessible documentation; scan, save, and file documents in the firm's document management system.
• Perform data entry, process expense reports, check requests, and manage large mailings; assist with document formatting, proofreading, and editing to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Transcribe dictation, type documents, and arrange travel accommodations as necessary.
• Record and securely store client information, assisting with attorney marketing tasks and supporting overflow work for other attorneys as needed.
• Collaborate on team projects, follow office workflow procedures for maximum efficiency, and perform general administrative and clerical duties as required..

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in litigation support; defense litigation experience preferred.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Highly proficient with case management systems and other software applications.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Court E-Filing.
• Proficient in multi-tasking, with strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate schedules and deadlines, moving projects forward proactively.
• Exemplary planning, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Able to work under deadlines and maintain flexibility to meet unforeseen demands; experience in a high-volume work environment is a plus.

Our client, a well-established and highly respected Northeast regional law firm, is looking for a Trusts & Estates Attorney in its Buffalo office.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in New York state
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of eight years of experience practicing estate planning, representing high-net worth individuals and trusts with respect to estate, income, and gift tax planning matters, as well as trust and estate administration
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The salary range is $150,000 – $250,000 and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation, and title, will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.

For consideration, email your resume to

Hearing Representative - Special Education Claims

Background on the Project:

A prestigious government agency is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between parents and the city regarding educational plans for children with special needs. Recent rulings have emphasized the need for faster resolution of these claims and improvements in special education services and payment processes. This initiative requires dedicated attorneys to join the team and play a critical role in managing a high volume of cases and driving claims through the administrative process.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking contract attorneys barred and in good standing in any state with 1+ years of litigation experience to Work Remotely on a 1 plus year assignment. As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire special education claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.

Pay Rates:

• 1 to 7 years of experience: $41.75/hour
• 7+ years of experience: $43.75/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney's fees.
• Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws.
• Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
• Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
• Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
• Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a Team Lead to join their Westchester County, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of general liability or insurance defense related experience as well as experience leading/training other attorneys.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in NY.

Competitive base salary 160k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Our client, a well-established and highly respected AMLaw 200 law firm, is looking to add a Trust & Estate Partner to their team in Buffalo, NY. A portable book of business is not required.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Candidates must have the following experience/credentials:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• LLM in tax law or estate planning is preferred, but not required.
• Admitted to practice in New York State.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in estate planning, working with high-net-worth individuals and trust administration, including estate, income and gift tax planning matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please apply with your resume to

Our client, a prominent general practice law firm, is seeking a Professional Liability Partner to join their Long Island team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional liability defense experience. Legal malpractice defense is preferred but not required. This position will include representation of various industries.

This position can be hybrid remote. Portables are welcome but not required.

Competitive base salary 175k to 250k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.