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Insurance Attorney / Litigation Attorney in Westchester, NY

National General Insurance Jul 19,2016 Jun 19,2016 Location Westchester NY
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Insurance Coverage

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 15 yrs required

Profile

House Counsel Managing Attorney The candidate will report to the Director of Claims Legal. Will have primary responsibility for managing and overseeing the company's House Counsel office which handles litigation for both New York and New Jersey. This includes: personnel and performance management, salary planning and administration; training and development; and workflow and organizational planning. Be accountable for the quality of legal services to clients and claims customers. Supervises attorneys and other staff. Have authority to make basic to complex independent decisions and recommendations on all matters which may arise within the context of litigation handling. Trains, develops and provides technical guidance to attorneys, staff and Claims personnel. Facilitates active and ongoing formal and informal communication with key Claims customers, including claims management, regarding the identification of claims handling trends and issues. Monitors utilization of the office system software and reports on key metrics to ensure desired objectives are obtained. From time to time, may personally handle assigned litigated matters through to disposition, or may assist other attorneys in the office with handling of their assigned matters.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have active license to practice law in both New Jersey and New York or the ability to quickly obtain a license to practice law in New York. Should have a J.D. degree from an accredited US law school. Must have 15+ years of insurance defense litigation experience in a law firm or house counsel office focusing on personal lines insurance. Automobile liability claims experience is preferred. Homeowners and no-fault experience is a plus. Should have experience through all phases of litigation including extensive first chair jury trial experience, through verdict. Knowledge and experience conducting discovery, fact and expert witness depositions, motion, trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts is needed. Knowledge of litigation, arbitration and trial strategies and tactics is essential. Knowledge of complex medical issues, particularly orthopedic and neurological is a must. Understanding of etiology, causation and treatment of injuries consistent with motor vehicle accidents is needed.

Additional info

POSTING ID: TN-1321025

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