Associate Counsel - NY

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in New York courts, focusing on first party insurance defense. This role involves coverage of courts in Queens/Melville, Nassau, Suffolk, or Bronx, 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 processes, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings 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, by telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $118,900.00 - $186,550.00
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, work location, and market considerations
• Comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one
• Performance and recognition-based incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
• Flexible work options, including the ability to work remotely within the US for up to four weeks per year

Location

• Remote position covering New York courts

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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• The work environment promotes respect and prohibits discrimination and harassment.