About Our Client:
Our Client is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at our Client's firm, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Their values are the principles that guide the decisions they make, unite them in their endeavors and strengthen their delivery, for both their clients and their firm. They work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. They are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.
Job Description:
Our Client is seeking a counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to work with their practice focused on the defense of a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. The attorney will interact with their clients and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
- Take and defend depositions
- Attend court hearings and mediations
- Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
- Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
- Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
- Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
- Review and analyze documents and materials for production
- Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
- Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
- Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation
- Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.
Education and Experience:
- Admitted to practice in New York
- J.D. 2016 or earlier
- Litigation experience
- Experience taking depositions
- Excellent academic credentials
Skills and Ability:
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence
Benefits:
- Student loan reimbursement
- Flexible time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K Safe Harbor contribution
- Life/AD&D Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
- Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.