Associate Counsel - Brooklyn, NY (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and other first-party insurance defense matters. This role is part of Staff Counsel coverage for venues within Brooklyn, NY.

This 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 manage pleadings, motions, and discovery, including:
  • Depositions/examinations before trial
  • Examinations under oath
  • Defense by trial or dispositive hearing for assigned matters, as applicable

Requirements

• 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field with litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor degree (required)
• Admission to the New York Bar (required)
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Ability to travel as required, including but not limited to trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
• Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally so work is understandable to customers, clients, co-workers, and other organizational employees
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization/prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
• The stated range is a guideline; the final offer may vary based on factors including scope and responsibilities, work experience, education and training, work location, and market/business considerations.

Location

• Remote

Work Authorization

At this time, the employer will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to fair and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.