The Trial Attorney (Hybrid) will represent and advise policyholders on various legal issues and in different forums including court arbitrations and mediations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct and/or defend Depositions and take Examinations Under Oath.
- Defend by trial or pre-trial proceedings NYCM insureds.
- Report on a timely basis to NYCM Claims Department.
- Manage a caseload of litigated files.
- Handles simple and moderate personal lines cases through trial arbitration or appeal for clients on cases assigned.
- Perform legal research.
- Effectively negotiate settlements.
- Attend hearings and conduct trials.
- Consult with clients opposing counsel and the judiciary.
- Prepare legal briefs opinions and memoranda.
- Prepare legal pleadings motions and answer/discovery as required and other legal documents.
- Assist other attorneys.
- Any other duties assigned.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an Accredited Law School
- Experience organizing and prioritizing a case workload and meet deadlines
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of civil litigation and trial process.
- Strong working knowledge of personal lines insurance policies and practices.
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail record keeping routine database activity Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong organizational time management prioritization detail oriented and documentation skills.
- Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and take ownership of decisions.
Market Range: 14 / Exempt / 40 hours per week / Hybrid - 2 Days in Office
Salary: $84200 - $140300
Accepting applications until: 9/15/25