Overview
Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)
The organization has an in-house REMOTE opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties.
This position is a strong fit for an experienced attorney with meaningful litigation experience in Premises Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Motor Vehicle Accident cases. The Senior Staff Attorney will handle pending litigation and work diligently to deliver the best possible results. This role reports to the Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities
- Handle moderately complex and moderately high exposure litigation
- Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive well-reasoned legal research, and 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 based on experience and expertise
- 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 professional expertise
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required
- Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus
- Knowledge of area courts
- 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 ability to prioritize duties and manage time
- Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, with ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools
- Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with handling claim cases and litigation
Compensation & Benefits
- Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
Base pay is primarily determined based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of required competencies. Base pay is only one component of the total compensation package. Additional rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
Location
Remote with litigation primarily in Queens and Nassau Counties.