Litigation Attorney - Subrogation Practice (NJ/NY Remote)

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad invites an experienced Litigation Attorney to join the New Jersey/New York Subrogation Division of its nationally recognized litigation practice. This role is ideal for a litigator who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at managing substantial caseloads, and seeks the opportunity to work on complex property damage subrogation matters within a supportive remote-first structure.

Role Scope & Core Responsibilities:

This position offers the chance to build deep litigation experience while handling a significant and intellectually challenging caseload. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a case load of approximately one hundred of active files involving property damage losses ranging from several thousand to millions
• Leading discovery strategy, motion practice, depositions, and mediations as primary counsel
• Crafting recovery strategies, evaluating liability and damages, and identifying paths to optimal resolution
• Coordinating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to move each case forward efficiently and strategically
• Preparing for and attending hearings and trials

Qualifications & Professional Capabilities:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience
• 20 or more depositions and 5 or more mediations as lead attorney
• New Jersey and New York Bar licenses required
• Experience in subrogation, plaintiff products liability, or plaintiff personal injury enhances success in this role
• Experience crafting, refining, and optimizing prompts to generate high-quality briefs, memos, deposition outlines, and discovery responses using LLM platforms (i.e., ChatGPT)

Career Growth & Professional Development:

Attorneys at Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad benefit from a clearly defined path for professional advancement. The firm provides:

• Direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys with decades of national litigation experience
• Meaningful responsibility on complex, high-exposure matters
• Cross-jurisdictional practice opportunities within the firm’s 50-state platform
• Ongoing skill development including negotiation, case strategy and motion practice

Firm Culture of Excellence:

DSB&C is built on a culture grounded in Excellence, Integrity, and a Client-First mindset. Attorneys thrive in an environment defined by:

• High professional standards and meticulous preparation
• Collaboration over competition
• A respectful, supportive atmosphere with meaningful independence
• A culture emphasizing readiness and superior client service
• A remote-forward structure based on trust, accountability, and performance

Why Attorneys Excel Here:

Attorneys excel at DSB&C because they are empowered to perform substantive, high-impact work supported by strong mentorship and institutional resources. The firm allows attorneys to:

• Take ownership of cases and drive litigation strategy
• Gain early, meaningful litigation experience
• Work directly with sophisticated national clients
• Maintain work-life balance without billable-hour pressure
• Build long-term careers in a high-performance environment

Compensation and Benefits:

The firm provides competitive, experience-based compensation aligned with seniority and demonstrated trial proficiency. A comprehensive benefits program supports attorneys at every stage of their professional growth that includes, but is not limited to:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a match

Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume. All inquiries will remain confidential to protect those who are currently employed.