Insurance Defense Attorney

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil law firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney for its New York team. This remote position allows attorneys to take ownership of cases, handling all aspects from inception to resolution. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing caseloads, and representing clients in court. The firm offers a generous benefits package and competitive salary, making it an attractive opportunity for dedicated legal professionals.

Benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Annual bonuses

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Manage cases from inception to resolution.
• Attend court appearances and argue motions.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Judgment

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New York team. This is a remote position working from Buffalo for our New York office.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one. Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.

• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and the next steps that will be taken.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation: automobile negligence or premises liability.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Benefits

Our Firm offers a generous benefits package, which includes a 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, flexible spending and health savings accounts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, voluntary insurances, parental leave, annual bonuses, and professional development assistance.

Pay

From $100,000 a year.