Associate Counsel - Brooklyn, NY (Remote)
Overview
The organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and to provide first-party insurance defense. This role is part of Staff Counsel coverage for venues within Brooklyn, NY.
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, including:
- depositions/examinations before trial
- examinations under oath
- defense by trial or dispositive hearing for matters assigned, as applicable
Requirements
- 2 to 6+ years of experience in related field with litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Juris Doctor (JD) 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) where applicable
- Ability to travel as required, including but not limited to attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
- Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization/priority setting 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 annual salary range is a general guideline. The final offer will be determined based on multiple factors, including scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education and training, work location, and market and business considerations.
Location
Remote (covering venues within Brooklyn, NY)
Employment Authorization
At this time, the employer will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.