Job Title: Litigation Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle moderate to high exposure liability cases in civil litigation from inception to conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial within New York.
- Resolve claims expeditiously and efficiently by working with adjusters and clients.
- Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases cost-effectively.
- Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other required legal activities.
- Independently conduct trials as needed.
- Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files.
- Provide legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as required.
- Negotiate settlements as directed.
- Attend round tables.
Education and Experience Information:
- Experience in automobile and general liability matters, with a preference for jury trial experience.
- New York Labor Law experience is preferred but not required.
- Admission to the New York bar is required; New Jersey bar admission is preferred but not mandatory.
- A valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
- Admission to the federal bar is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar.
Salary Information:
- Salary information is not explicitly provided in the text.
Career Development:
- The company emphasizes career development through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and robust learning and development programs.
- Employees are encouraged to grow and develop at every level.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits to support health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401K with a company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Company-paid holidays.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE).
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).
EEO Statement:
- The company values diversity in the workplace and among its customers.
- Equal opportunity for employment and promotion is provided to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to perform the work.
- No discrimination based on race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.
- The company is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any protected status.
- As an equal opportunity employer, the company does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation for the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact the provided email address and include the job posting link of interest.
