Attorney

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,800 - 160,700; Full time

Job summary

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY seeks an attorney to support its Legal team at the New York headquarters. The role involves appearing at depositions, court conferences, and trials, managing pleadings, and handling discovery while evaluating liability and damages for reporting to the carrier.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor and NY Bar admission, with 1–3 years in litigation defending premises liability preferred.

Qualifications

• JD required and NY State Bar admission.
• 1–3 years of experience in litigation defending premises liability preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
• Legal case management programs required; Neos preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend depositions, court conferences and trials.
• Manage pleadings and documentary discovery.
• Evaluate liability and damages and report to carrier.
• Conduct legal research and motions.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission NY

Tools

Microsoft 365

Neos

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS - NEW YORK, NY 10118

Job Category: Legal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend depositions, court conferences and trials.
• Manage pleadings and documentary discovery.
• Evaluate liability and damages and report to carrier.
• Conduct legal research and motions.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Juris Doctor Degree and admitted to the NY State Bar required.
• 1-3 years of experience in litigation defending premises liability cases preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
• Legal case management programs required, Neos preferred.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team environment is required.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance paperwork with court appearances and depositions are required.
• Ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize work required.
• Superior research skills and the ability to analyze complex matters required.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to court appearances, site inspections and depositions throughout the New York Metropolitan area on a daily basis.

The salary range for this role is $86,800 - $160,700. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.