Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - New York (REMOTE)

Overview

A leading auto insurance provider is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee multiple Staff Counsel office activities related to the defense of lawsuits involving insured clients. This role includes managing defense efforts in liability suits, subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) cases or arbitrations filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise subordinates handling defense of lawsuits against insureds in liability cases and on behalf of the insurer in UM/UIM, PIP, and subrogation suits.
• Interview and approve job applicants; conduct and review associate performance appraisals.
• Initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes.
• Counsel associates and take disciplinary action or terminate employment as appropriate.
• Represent insureds in liability, UM/UIM, and PIP suits in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and case value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Train and supervise less experienced attorneys, assist as first or second chair counsel, and observe attorneys at trials and arbitrations.
• Monitor bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
• Provide feedback on file handling quality and expense management.
• Review office reports and implement changes to improve office statistics such as timeliness, productivity, client and claims survey results, resolution ratios, and subrogation outcomes.
• Adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct, policies, and operating principles.
• Meet attendance standards to perform job functions and facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
• Travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• People management experience required, preferably managing attorneys.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and maintain licensing requirements including CLE.
• Minimum of ten years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.
• Ability to perform essential functions including thinking, reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Proficient in using a keyboard, mouse, and multiple office equipment simultaneously.
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence.
• Ability to document files clearly and professionally.
• Strong skills in following complex instructions, conflict resolution, organization, priority setting, and multitasking.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
• Demonstrated successful performance handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $166,050.00 - $260,350.00
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations.
• No sponsorship for employment authorization is provided for this position.

Location

• Remote position with required travel to Melville, NY for business needs.