Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Albany, NY

In-House

Albany, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Albany, NY

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Senior Counsel, Claim

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Counsel with the company, the primary responsibility is to handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters. Key responsibilities include:

- Litigating cases to verdict with strong trial skills.
- Specializing in one or more areas of practice.
- Demonstrating strong legal research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Drafting substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Building and fostering internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
- Providing leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Offering internal and external training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Conducting in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices.
- Effectively utilizing support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
- Adhering to all best practices in file handling.
- Fully utilizing available technology, case management systems, and automation.
- Traveling as required to meet business needs.
- Initiating special projects and identifying other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information

The ideal candidate for the Senior Counsel position should possess:

- A from an accredited law school.
- A minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- An active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- A valid driver’s license depending on the location.

The ideal candidate should also have:

- Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
- Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
- A strong appreciation for, and commitment to, the delivery of the highest quality legal work.
- Strong legal acumen and technical knowledge in the practice area(s).
- In-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries, and the litigation process.
- A proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel.
- Strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- A high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals.
- A personal commitment to professional development.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong negotiation, research, and trial skills.
- A high level of commitment to customer service.
- A sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Salary Information

The annual base salary range for the Senior Counsel position is $129, to $213,. The actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, which includes:

- Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: The company matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. For those with student loan debt, the Paying it Forward Savings Program is available, where the company makes an annual contribution into the 401(k) account. A Pension Plan that is 100% funded by the company is also available.
- Paid Time Off: A minimum of 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company holidays.
- Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to empower wellness goals and caregiving needs. Access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources to support daily life needs is provided.
- Volunteer Encouragement: A Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to the charity of choice.

Employment Practices

The company is an equal opportunity employer, valuing the unique abilities and talents each individual brings. They recognize the benefits of diversity in their organization. Candidates seeking employment are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions, in accordance with local law.

The company reserves the right to fill the position at a level above or below the level included in the posting.