Trial Attorney

Greater New York Insurance Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,600 - 187,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus based on performance

Job summary

Greater New York Insurance Companies seeks a Trial Attorney to handle litigation cases for insureds in the New York Metropolitan area. This role involves managing cases from inception through verdict and includes attending court hearings, depositions, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the NY State Bar, with 5-12 years of litigation experience including multimillion dollar jury trials. The salary range for this position is $74,600 - $187,800, plus a performance-based annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Required to defend GNY’s insureds in litigation cases.
• Ability to handle litigation cases without oversight.
• Knowledge of managing pleadings and documentary discovery.

Responsibilities

• Attend depositions, court conferences, and trials.
• Evaluate liability and damages.
• Conduct legal research and motions.

Skills

Excellent oral and writing skills

Excellent research ability

Strong verbal and written communication

Teamwork ability

Strong organizational skills

Superior research skills

Education

Juris Doctor and admitted to the NY State Bar

5-12 years of experience in general negligence litigation

Recent jury trial experience litigating multimillion dollar cases

Tools

Microsoft 365

Legal case management programs (Neos preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Trial Attorney will defend GNY’s insureds in litigation of cases in New York Metropolitan area, handling cases from inception of litigation through verdict or settlement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend depositions, court conferences and trials.
• Manage pleadings and documentary discovery.
• Evaluate liability and damages and report to carrier.
• Conduct legal research and motions.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor and admitted to the NY State Bar required.
• 5-12 years of experience in general negligence litigation, including Labor Law.
• Must have recent jury trial experience litigating multimillion dollar cases to verdict.
• Ability to handle litigations cases without oversight.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
• Legal case management programs required; Neos preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and writing skills documented by decisions on summary judgment motions or appellate briefs.
• Excellent research ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a team environment is required.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize work required. This includes balancing court appearances, depositions and administrative work.
• Superior research skills and the ability to analyze complex matters required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to court appearances, site inspections and depositions throughout the New York Metropolitan area on a daily basis.

The salary range for this role is $74,600 - $187,800. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.