Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Manhattan, NY

In-House

Manhattan, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Manhattan, NY

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director, Assistant Staff Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and implement litigation strategies aligned with departmental goals and objectives.
- Provide mentorship and professional development for team members, ensuring continuous growth and success.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to shape department policy and ensure legal compliance across all areas.

Case Management:
- Oversee the efficient management of litigation cases from initiation to resolution, including trial, settlement, or appeal.
- Monitor case performance, ensuring deadlines are met and adjusting strategies to optimize outcomes.

Budget and Resource Oversight:
- Manage office budgets, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and cost-effective litigation strategies.

Stakeholder Communication:
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding litigation policies and case handling.

Legal Risk Assessment:
- Evaluate legal risks, assess exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate potential impacts.

Policy and Compliance Oversight:
- Ensure adherence to legal and internal policy standards, while staying up to date with evolving legislation that impacts litigation.

Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance litigation effectiveness.
- Facilitate ongoing training and development for both management and non-management associates.

Education and Experience:

- Must be actively licensed to practice law in at least one state and maintain all necessary continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.
- Minimum of ten years of litigation experience, with a focus on insurance defense or personal injury; relevant experience in other legal fields will be considered.
- Prior management experience required.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data analytics for strategic decision-making.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Salary Information:

Annual Salary: $179, - $280,

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Additional Information:

- This role will be remote, with the expectation to go into the office as needed.
- At this time, the company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Company Pledge:

Great Company: The company aims to help customers through life’s challenges and is constantly evolving to meet their needs. The company values innovation and strives to exceed customer expectations, fostering a culture of collaboration for collective success.

Great Careers: The company offers personalized development programs, industry-leading training, certification assistance, and career mentorship to support growth and potential.

Great Culture: The company promotes an inclusive culture rooted in integrity, action, and a winning mindset. It values different perspectives and fosters an environment of caring, inclusion, and belonging.

Great Rewards: The company provides comprehensive compensation and benefits, including a 401K savings plan with a 6% match, performance incentives, tuition assistance, mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance, and workplace flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company's equal employment opportunity policy ensures fair and equal opportunities for all associates and job applicants, regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information. The company hires and promotes individuals based solely on their qualifications for the job. It provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it imposes an undue hardship. The company maintains a productive work environment free from discrimination and harassment, requiring mutual respect and cooperation among all associates and applicants.