Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts, focusing on first party insurance defense. This role is part of the Staff Counsel team covering venues within Manhattan, Staten Island, and Bronx, NY. The position is remote.
Responsibilities
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Provide opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery processes, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
- Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing as applicable
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Admission to and good standing with the New York Bar required
- 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Ability to travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
- Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities
- Capacity to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in civil litigation
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience
- Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
- Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations
- Comprehensive benefits program supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility with the option to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year
Location
- Remote position covering New York venues (Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx)
Additional Information
- The employer provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- The work environment promotes respect and prohibits discrimination and harassment.