Senior Staff Attorney

Overview

Senior Staff Attorney opportunity (Remote)

This role involves litigating cases primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties. The position reports to the Managing Attorney and is designed for an experienced attorney who can independently manage matters from inception through trial, delivering strong outcomes in pending litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation
• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues; conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research; independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of a variety of clients
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims partners on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment
• Communicate respectfully with the Court, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures and professional standards
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial, judicial and administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions
• Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers; attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required
• Member in good standing of the NYS Bar Association
• Minimum of 7 years insurance defense legal experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize duties and manage time
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, including the ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation
• Knowledge of area courts

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in federal courts

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
• Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• Base pay is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Location

• Remote (cases primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties)