Associate Counsel - Melville / Suffolk, NY (Remote)

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts, focusing on first party insurance defense. This position is based with Staff Counsel in Melville, NY, handling matters primarily in Suffolk County.

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 through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable

Requirements

• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to and good standing with the New York Bar
• Must maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) where applicable
• Ability to travel as required 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 demonstrate strong organizational, priority-setting, and multitasking skills
• Capacity to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
• Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations
• Comprehensive benefits including market-competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance and recognition incentives, and tuition assistance
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely and participate in flexible work programs

Location

• Remote position

Additional Information

• The organization will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided 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 available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• The work environment promotes respect and prohibits discrimination and harassment.