Attorney - Trial Team

Equiliem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Attorney - Trial Team in New York, NY with remote work and occasional on-site requirements. The role emphasizes pre-trial litigation support, including drafting motions, reviewing records, and preparing case materials.

The candidate should have 5-8 years of defense-side litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and an active law license in the jurisdiction. Collaboration with trial teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of legal experience with substantial litigation.
• Defense-side litigation experience preferred.
• Strong experience drafting litigation motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records.
• Understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify litigation risks and issues early in the case.
• Experience with tort and liability litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytic, and case evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft answers, motions, motions for summary judgment, and other litigation documents.
• Review case files following note of issue to identify missing or incomplete information.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case materials.
• Prepare case evaluations and requests for authority.
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues, verdicts, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare legal memoranda and other written case materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys on trial strategy and case development.
• Identify potential litigation risks, legal issues, and case concerns at an early stage.
• Support litigation matters involving tort, liability, commercial litigation, and mass tort claims.
• Assist attorneys with pre-trial preparation and other litigation support activities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting motions

Case evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Attorney - Trial Team

Location: New York, New York - Remote with occasional on site requirement
Pay: $110-$115 per hour
26-10262

Job Summary

The Attorney - Trial Team will provide litigation support to attorneys with a primary focus on general litigation, along with commercial litigation and mass tort matters. This role will focus on pre-trial activities, including drafting motions and pleadings, reviewing case files and medical records, summarizing depositions, conducting legal research, and preparing case evaluation materials and memoranda. The attorney will collaborate with legal teams on trial strategy, identify litigation risks and issues, and support tort and liability matters. No court or deposition coverage is expected.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft answers, motions, motions for summary judgment, and other litigation documents.
• Review case files following note of issue to identify missing or incomplete information.
• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other case materials.
• Prepare case evaluations and requests for authority.
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues, verdicts, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare legal memoranda and other written case materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys on trial strategy and case development.
• Identify potential litigation risks, legal issues, and case concerns at an early stage.
• Support litigation matters involving tort, liability, commercial litigation, and mass tort claims.
• Assist attorneys with pre-trial preparation and other litigation support activities.

Job Requirements

• 5-8 years of legal experience with substantial litigation experience.
• Defense-side litigation experience, preferably with an insurance defense firm or carrier legal department.
• Strong experience drafting litigation motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records.
• Understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify litigation risks and legal issues early in the case.
• Experience with tort and liability litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Work Experience

• 5-8 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on defense-side litigation.
• Experience with insurance defense firms and/or carrier legal departments preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].