CVA & Insurance Defense Attorney

Scahill Law Group P.C.; Bethpage (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Scahill Law Group P.C. in New York seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to defend CVA litigation and to support the Insurance Defense Department. The candidate will analyze lawsuits, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and attend court conferences, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements include NY licensure, 2+ years of litigation experience, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work both in person and via video conference in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Attorney must be fully licensed to practice law in New York and admitted to Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts.

Responsibilities

• Conducts depositions and attend court conferences, and motion practice.
• Participate as trial and/or appellate attorney in matters of significant exposure and complexity.
• Work independently in making decisions in file handling, communicating those decisions appropriately and keeping the Legal Management Team apprised.
• Adept at working in a paperless environment, video conferencing and proficiency with case management systems.
• Maintain minimum billing requirements.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Team player

MS Word

MS Teams

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) - ABA-accredited

Licensed to practice law in New York

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

CVA & Insurance Defense Attorney Positions

Scahill Law Group P.C. is a leading New York Litigation Law Firm dedicated to serving commercial insurers and self-insured corporations. For over 40 years we have focused solely on Civil and Insurance Defense Litigation for first-party and third-party lawsuits. Our practice groups include the defense of insurance, automobile, construction, labor law, and contract matters as well as the defense of claims filed under the Child Victims Act and the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.

Scahill Law Group seeks a full time Associate Attorney for the defense of CVA (Child Victim Act) litigation cases and Attorneys for the Insurance Defense Department. The position would require the Attorney to analyze lawsuits, prepare pleadings, conduct depositions and conferences. The candidate must be organized, a team player and able to handle a high volume of court appearances, virtual or/and in person.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Conducts depositions and attend court conferences, and motion practice.
• Participate as trial and/or appellate attorney in matters of significant exposure and complexity.
• Work independently in making decisions in file handling, communicating those decisions appropriately and keeping the Legal Management Team apprised.
• Adept at working in a paperless environment, video conferencing skilled and proficient in computer legal case management systems.
• Maintain minimum billing requirements

• Possesses a minimum of two years of relevant litigation and trial experience encompassing liability and damages verdicts.
• Fully licensed to practice law in New York State and admitted to Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern District

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills
• Willingness to work within the established system while also looking to improve processes and procedures and able to be flexible in all work assignments.
• Proficiency with computer software including current Windows Operating System, MS Word, MS Teams, MS Outlook and ability to adapt to new programs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Attorneys: 2+ years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Fully licensed to practice law in New York State (Required)

Salary: $80,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year – Commensurate on Experience