Transporation/ Insurance Defense Associate Attorney
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What you'll do
- Proficiency in handling cases from inception to trial and appeal.
- Appear regularly in Court to participate in conferences and oral arguments.
- Depositions and motion practice.
What they're looking for
- Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Have graduated from law school and have sat for the bar. Pending admission is acceptable.
- Licensed to practice law in New York.
- 4+ years of experience in Litigation.
- Must be detail and deadline oriented.
- Ability to work independently and immediately engage in client contact and assume relevant responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
- Strong oral and written advocacy skills. A writing sample will be requested prior to any interview.
- Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
Nice to have
- New Jersey license is a bonus.
- Insurance defense background and/or knowledge of New York State No-Fault law is strongly encouraged.
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Full description from employer
Insurance Defense Associate Attorney
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to add an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to assist and support our Transportation Department. The ideal candidate will have at 4+ years of experience within Insurance Defense.
Successful Candidate
A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills is essential for this position. Must have good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, and witnesses; must be a true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Candidate should have experience in all phases of litigation including but not limited to drafting litigation documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery demands, taking depositions, conducting research, and appearing in Court. In addition, a candidate with an insurance defense background and/or knowledge of New York State No-Fault law is strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Proficiency in handling cases from inception to trial and appeal.
- Appear regularly in Court to participate in conferences and oral arguments.
- Depositions and motion practice.
What you will need to have:
- Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Have graduated from law school and have sat for the bar. Pending admission is acceptable.
- Licensed to practice law in New York. New Jersey is a bonus.
- 4+ years of experience in Litigation.
- Must be detail and deadline oriented.
- Ability to work independently and immediately engage in client contact and assume relevant responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner.
- Strong oral and written advocacy skills. A writing sample will be requested prior to any interview.
- Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
Salary Range: $125k-$165k, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Dental, Medical, 401K
This position is based out of Brooklyn, NY.
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