Insurance Defense Attorney - New York PIP

Overview

This position is part of the New York PIP staff counsel team. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required.

The role focuses on representing clients in NY PIP defense practice, primarily handling cases that are low in complexity and exposure. All phases of cases are managed from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate low complexity and exposure cases through intake to trial and/or settlement, including:
  • Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
• Proactively inform leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges
• Consult with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files
• Perform other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
• May handle second chair trials and trials in cases with minimal complexity and/or exposure
• May support senior attorneys in cases with greater complexity and/or exposure, including developmental assignments of matters of moderate complexity and/or exposure

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
• Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Demonstrated excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Skills / Additional Qualifications

• Public speaking ability
• Ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations
• Driving

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location
  • DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $96,075 - $174,240
  • Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $102,450 - $150,260
• Annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Location

• Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )
• Job Location(s): US - NY - New York City (NYC)
• This role may include work performed at field locations. Physical work environment is typically indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation, and may include travel between offices and/or alternative work locations.

Notice / Compliance

• Equal Opportunity Employer; does not discriminate in employment/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
• Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Application Timing

• Recruitment typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.