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Litigation - General Attorney in East Hanover, NJ

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. Jun 21,2019 Apr 24,2019 Location East Hanover NJ
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 15 yrs required

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Senior Trial Attorney The candidate will dictate/prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memoranda, reports, articles, etc. using the Company’s legal case management software, dictation and voice recognition equipment. Will engage in various forms of paper discovery practice and conducts depositions and other pre-trial examinations. Communicates with, meets and regularly updates the client and claims personnel regarding the status of pending matters. Communicates with opposing counsel, the courts and others as needed.. Communication media include telephone, US mail, e-mail, Blackberry service, etc. Researches issues using Westlaw, Lexis and other computer/web based data sources, as well as using legal treatises, law reporters and other library materials. Provides support services to claims, underwriting and other adjunct departments in the form of legal opinions, recommendations and digests of recent developments in decisional and statutory law. Controls and directs clerical activity, in accordance with office protocol, necessary to support function of position. Reports to managing attorney concerning status of matters and provides other information as requested. May supervise other attorneys in the office and may also provide managerial assistance, such as assignment of new files. Tries cases to conclusion before judges, juries and other triers of fact. Travels to depositions, court appearances, claims and client meetings, and other events as necessary. Car travel represents approximately 20% of employee’s time. Engages in other activity as directed by the managing attorney. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Explorer or similar required. Typing skill required. Legal case management software experience preferred. Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required. Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required. Member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction required. 15 years legal experience in the jurisdiction required. Trial of 15 matters to conclusion before trier of fact preferred.

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Job ID 6432

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