Early Career Trial Attorney (Remote - Hudson Valley / Westchester County, NY)

Overview

This role involves serving as an Early Career Trial Attorney responsible for defending both insured individuals and the organization in bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and related legal matters. The position includes managing litigation processes, participating in trials, arbitrations, and mediations, providing legal counsel to business clients, and coordinating with legal teams. Staying informed on new laws and regulations to maintain effective legal strategies is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of insurance defense litigation from case inception through verdict, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions.
• Collect and organize documents, evidence, and conduct legal research to prepare for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses; prepare summaries of statements and maintain communication records.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings; represent the organization or clients in routine matters as needed.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts.
• Participate in training and mentorship programs to develop legal skills and gain exposure to complex legal work.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to organize case files, manage legal documents, and understand the discovery process.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction, preparing summaries, and maintaining records.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct standards.
• Basic negotiation skills and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.
• Must be within commutable distance to courthouses in the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, Rockland County, and Putnam County areas in New York.

Preferred Skills

• Case management
• Client documentation
• Defense litigation
• Evidence gathering
• Legal document preparation
• Litigation
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Torts

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $66,800 to $120,650, based on experience and qualifications.
• Background investigation required for candidates offered the position.
• Work-life balance with predictable schedules and flexibility.
• Opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of diverse business operations and align legal strategies accordingly.
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders and business units.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and risk management initiatives.
• Exposure to a broad range of legal challenges including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Location

• Position requires commuting to courthouses throughout the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, Rockland County, and Putnam County areas in New York.