Trial Attorney

Buckeye Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Global is seeking an experienced attorney for a 100% remote role, focused on pre-trial work in general, mass tort and commercial litigation. You will draft motions, review medical records, and summarize depositions while supporting trial strategy.

Occasional in-office meetings in New York may be required. The position requires 5-8 years of defense experience, familiarity with carrier reporting, and the ability to identify risks early in litigation.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in defense litigation.
• Experience working for insurance defense firms is preferred.
• Understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify litigation risks and issues early.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in pre-trial work; no court or deposition coverage.
• Draft answers and dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Review medical records and summarize depositions or medical records.
• Prepare memos and research verdicts or issues.
• Support trial strategy and identify case risks early.

Skills

5-8 years experience

Strong defense background

Review medical records

Draft motions

Identify litigation risks

Trial strategy collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Attorney- Trial Team-100 % Remote

Job Location: New York, NY 10003-100 %Remote (with occasional in office meetings)

Duration: 12+ Months (Only local or EST time Zone )

The vision is to create an attorney pool to assist Legal Services with back-office work. While commercial litigation and mass tort will be serviced, general litigation is the most significant need. The candidate will assist attorneys in pre-trial work; no court or deposition coverage is envisioned. Preparing draft answers, reviewing file post-note of issue for completeness, drafting dispositive or other motions, summarizing depositions or medical records, writing up requests for authority, researching verdicts and/or issues, and preparing memos.

What are the MUST HAVE technologies for this position?

• Draft motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Strong Defense background
• Review medical records.
• Assist with case evaluations.
• Collaborate on trial strategy.
• Identify legal issues and potential case risks.
• Support litigation matters involving tort and liability claims.

What are the MUST HAVE Critical Skills for this position (Please list must have CRITICAL SKILLS that are REQUIRED to complete the position)

• 5-8 years of experience.
• Experience working for:
• Insurance defense firms, and/or
• Understanding of carrier reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify litigation risks and issues early.