Litigation - Commercial Attorney in Long Island City, NY

In-House

Long Island City, NY

Litigation - Commercial Attorney in Long Island City, NY

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

No

ATTORNEY 1st PARTY
The candidate responds to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner. Provides all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task. Provides timely reports to the managing attorney with respect to the court and deposition appearances. Provides timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case. Researches the law to remain current on issues of liability and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc. Provides legal advice to HIC with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits. Appears in the courts in all venues in the metropolitan area or at a deposition on cases that are assigned to other attorneys in the office who may not be available to appear on their own case. Timely documents all activity on the file in the activity log of the file. Alerts the managing attorney of any problems arising in connection with his or her file, . defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, excess verdicts, etc. Should have prior experience in the no-fault field including trials, motions, depositions, conferences, arbitrations, and all legal documents; Juris Doctor degree