Overview
This role involves serving as a Senior Trial Attorney, handling defense of insured parties and the organization in bodily injury and property damage matters. Responsibilities include litigation support through mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and occasional trials, along with counsel to business clients and monitoring of new laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Financial cases.
- Prepare thoroughly for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
- Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
- Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
- Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
- Manage projects efficiently and coordinate among legal teams.
- Stay current on and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provide proactive advice to business units on the impact of new laws; monitor legal representation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate.
- Active membership in good standing with the New York state Bar.
- 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills (case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy), with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
- Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
- First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
- Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
- Strong teamwork skills; ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout Westchester / Putnam / Rockland and Bronx Counties - New York.
Preferred Qualifications
- First or second chair jury trial experience.
- Proven experience with insurance defense.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $90,700.00 - $153,925.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
- Eligible employees working from home receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
- Technology setup provided, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Location
- New York, New York
- Remote work is available; travel throughout Westchester / Putnam / Rockland and Bronx Counties - New York is required.
Additional Information
- Background investigation required.
- This position does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas.
- Remote work requirements: dedicated, private workspace free from distractions; reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
- Interview guidance: for virtual interviews, join with your camera on if your interview is virtual and have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview.
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