Senior Litigation Trial Attorney - Full-time
Location:Hicksville, NY
Required Qualifications:
Accredited Law degree.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a law firm or legal practice.
Experience handling general liability, professional liability, construction, complex commercial litigation, insurance defense, and medical malpractice.
Strong legal knowledge.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
Strong client service orientation.
Ability to prioritize work.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Exceptional decision-making abilities.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Job Description
Appear on the firm's behalf in federal and state courts to manage the litigation of insurance coverage issues, including motions, trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural concerns.
Identify and defend the firm's legal interests by drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal papers, communications, and memoranda.
Propose, prepare, respond to, and evaluate oral and written discovery.
Decide on acceptable legal positions and tactics, and handle litigation; offer guidance on potential results, settlements, and awards.
Complete all administrative requirements, such as time tracking, closed case reports, and other documents needed to carry out work responsibilities.
Analyze conflicts in legal matters and advise clients on solutions.
Manage caseloads and schedules.
Prepare for and attend depositions and trials.
Handle administrative tasks such as billing and record keeping.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Act as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff; explain issues, ideas, and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.
Ensure confidentiality.
Benefits:
Outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment
Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
Competitive compensation and benefits
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