No-Fault Attorney

State Farm•Jericho, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sarah C. Varghese & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join our expanding New York No Fault/PIP Office located in Jericho, NY. We are expanding and seeking an attorney to join our Jericho NY office. The selected candidate will handle a high-volume caseload of PIP matters in both the arbitration, American Arbitration Association (AAA) and litigation formats. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves court appearances through all phases of discovery through trial, arbitration hearings, and extensive motion practice. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Based in Jericho, NY, this position will require travel and appearances on Long Island and in the 5 boroughs of Metro New York.

Requirements

1-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in No-Fault/PIP areas of law
Litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, or workers compensation
Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
Trial, mediation, and deposition experience
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
Working knowledge of a Case Management system
Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials
Must have an active law license to practice in the State of New York and a member in good standing with the State Bar of New York
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately.
State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm

Responsibilities

Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
Handles a high-volume caseload of PIP matters in both arbitration (AAA) and litigation formats
Handles a caseload from inception through discovery, motion practice, and trial in a fast-paced environment committed to quality of work