Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Latham, NY

In-House

Latham, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Latham, NY

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trial Attorney/Sr. Trial Attorney-Albany/Latham, NY (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Responsibilities:
- Defend personal injury, property damage, and other related matters in and around Albany and Central New York.
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memoranda, reports, and occasionally appeals.
- Direct and undertake discovery practices such as depositions, expert selection, and all other pre-trial preparations.
- Communicate with clients and claims personnel to provide regular updates on the status of pending matters.
- Engage with opposing counsel, the courts, and others as necessary.
- Conduct legal research and brief issues using Lexis and other computer/web-based data sources, law reporters, and other law library materials.
- Develop litigation strategies for all assigned cases.
- Provide analysis to claims through legal opinions, recommendations, and digests of recent developments in decisional and statutory law.
- Report to the managing attorney concerning the status of matters and provide additional information as requested.
- Try cases to conclusion before judges, juries, and other triers of fact, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Education and Experience:
- At least 7+ years of experience in New York.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the New York Bar.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with New York laws, local court policies, and procedures.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a competitive base salary within the range of USD $116, - USD $167, per year.
- Additional considerations for salary include geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Additional Information:
Company offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a variety of benefits designed to help employees and their families stay healthy, achieve financial goals, and balance the demands of work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, a retirement savings plan with company match, a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Further details about the total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, emphasizing respect and value for every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. It is committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent and empowers employees to contribute new ideas supporting the company's continued and growing success. The company expects and encourages all employees and business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.