Attorney - Opportunity to Transition into high-stakes Aviation Litigation - $200k

We Are Legal Revolution
Manhattan, NY

🚨 Aviation Insurance Defense Associate | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) – Base Salary $200k+


Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)


Base Salary: $200k+


Practice: Aviation & Transportation Insurance Defense – High-stakes litigation involving air carriers, insurers, product manufacturers, cargo claims, personal injury, and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients


What stands out about this opportunity:

  • Dominant Force in Aviation Law: Lead the charge at a nationally and internationally acclaimed firm with offices across the US (including NYC, DC, Chicago, and more), handling groundbreaking transportation cases in every state and foreign jurisdictions for over decades.
  • Culture Beyond the Billable: Revolutionize your work life in an environment that champions quality, collaboration, and client service over rigid hours, promoting adaptability, diversity, and personal investment in your professional growth.
  • Elite Client Interactions: Forge deep connections with engaged Fortune 500 and global corporate giants in aviation and aerospace, delivering unparalleled exposure that elevates your practice far above everyday defense routines.
  • High-Octane Complex Litigation: Command sophisticated disputes in transportation, product liability, and insurance sectors, litigating from investigation to appeals with a track record of trial victories and strategic wins for top-tier clients.
  • Superior Earning Potential: Command a robust $200,000+ base enhanced by performance-driven incentives and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the firm's commitment to rewarding result-oriented excellence.


Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

  • JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
  • 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, ideally in aviation, transportation, product liability, or related high-exposure matters.
  • Proven expertise in legal research, drafting (motions, briefs), discovery, trials, and client strategy in complex cases.


No one fits every box perfectly – i f you're energized by aviation defense and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling.


If this propels your career forward, reach out for a quick, private discussion.

📩 michanne.vanzyl@wearerevolution.co

📅 https://calendly.com/michanne-vanzyl-wearerevolution/candidate-recruiting-call

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