Senior Insurance Defense Attorney — Premises & Auto

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our premises liability defense and/or automobile (Bodily Injury) accident defense practice groups. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files.

You will work closely with administrative staff, other colleagues, and senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. The ideal candidate is experienced in all litigation phases.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York State and able to handle NY matters.
• Experience in premises liability defense and/or automobile bodily injury defense.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a case load.
• Develop case strategies.
• Provide legal advice to clients, carriers, and/or insureds.
• Draft legal pleadings and motions.
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings.
• Prepare for and attend depositions.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Admitted to New York State Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Miller, Leiby & Associates, P.C. seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our premises liability defense and/or automobile (Bodily Injury) accident defense practice groups. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files.

You will work closely with administrative staff, other colleagues, and senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. The ideal candidate is experienced in all litigation phases.