Sr. Trial Attorney - Fully Remote (Upstate New York)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its team in a fully remote role serving Upstate New York. This position involves sophisticated insurance defense litigation with flexibility to work from home and no billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel (or as part of a team) and demonstrate trial advocacy skills, efficiency, proactive case management, strong work ethic, and high-quality work product.
• Handle matters in accordance with the organization’s Trial Division standard methodology guidelines and client/claims expectations.
• Perform core duties with minimal managerial oversight and guidance from the Managing Trial Attorney and Trial Division leadership.
• Effectively utilize technology and collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Stay current on changes to the law, technology, local rules, and other procedural requirements affecting liability and recovery litigation strategies in assigned jurisdictions.
• Apply subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills required for assigned Trial Division concentrations; develop and learn additional concentrations as business needs require.
• Provide factually, legally, and analytically sound opinions on case valuations, with timely updates and communication to the client and claims.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with key associates and claims partners, as well as colleagues in relevant jurisdictions and communities.
• Use relationships to improve reputation and expand case referral opportunities within the enterprise.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with clients, claims, and internal stakeholders (written and verbal), consistent with jurisdiction/community expectations.
• Mentor junior attorneys and Trial Division staff by providing guidance and training; serve as a role model for engagement, coaching, feedback, efficiency, attitude, and collaboration.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Managing Trial Attorney.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.
• Typically more than eight years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Significant litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.
• Experience managing complex legal practices and procedures across courts and agencies in assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative work style, including the ability to work with staff and other attorneys on-site and remotely.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to efficiently process information and demonstrate excellent analytical and legal skills.
• Resourceful, creative problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency and solid understanding of basic software.
• Ability to adapt to changes in law and technology (including electronic filings).
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to set work priorities and make recommendations; initiate, prioritize, and coordinate complex projects and cases.
• Leadership skills used to influence others directly and/or indirectly (motivating, problem solving, and supporting development with colleagues, clients, and claims partners).
• Must stay aligned with the private practice of law policy and ethical rules of the state where the position is located.
• Must acknowledge and follow all corporate and Trial Division policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated trial advocacy skills consistent with the Trial Division’s expectations for all assigned Trial Division concentrations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

• National salary range (Sr Trial Attorney): $138,000.00–$243,000.00
• Expected starting salary range (Sr Trial Attorney): $138,000.00–$206,000.00

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off, including newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year, pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

Work Status / Conditions

• Overtime eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
• Working conditions: generally a normal office environment, with possible staffing from home depending on office needs
• Travel: frequent travel; occasional overnight travel; extended hours often necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record in accordance with organization standards
• ADA: the role’s essential functions are described at a high level; specific circumstances may require some duties to vary

Location

• Fully remote role serving Upstate New York

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment based on characteristics protected by applicable law.