General Liability Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP • Poughkeepsie, NY

17h • $115,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 5 years of general liability experience for our Poughkeepsie office. The firm is looking for professionals who share a passion for the law and a commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs. The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in office and 2 days a week remotely. The environment is congenial and fast-paced. We offer competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of general liability experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Be in good standing as an active member of the New York Bar
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Trial experience a plus

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues
• Communicate regularly with claims professionals
• Document communication
• Assist in resolving cases efficiently
• Prepare pleadings
• Conduct depositions
• Motion practice

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• group term life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• optional term life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• referral bonuses
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior