Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in Jericho, New York. This position involves managing a variety of legal matters, such as personal injury and property damage claims. Successful candidates will handle case files, conduct legal research, and develop strategic defenses for client protection.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New York. Strong negotiation, case management, and legal research skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission in New York.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of effectively resolving disputes.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks including case management and document drafting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research using legal research tools to support case strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Strong case management and organizational skills

Excellent legal research and writing abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in Jericho, New York. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a variety of legal matters, including personal injury and property damage claims. The successful candidate will manage case files, conduct legal research, and develop strategic defenses to protect clients' interests.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters, including personal injury, property damage, and liability claims from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research using legal research tools to support case strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
• Develop and implement effective negotiation strategies to resolve disputes efficiently while safeguarding client interests.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings to advocate on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, witnesses, and colleagues to gather evidence and build strong case defenses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission in New York.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of effectively resolving disputes.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks including case management and document drafting.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in New York.

Skills

• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Not specified in the source.