Partner / Of Counsel New York General Liabiility / Insurance Defense
About The Position
The Partner plays a key leadership role in the legal and business functions of the firm. The position involves managing complex cases, supervising teams, guiding attorneys, coordinating operational needs, advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping legal strategy based on applicable laws and regulations. Partners also contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the firm’s overall growth and direction. The role requires an annual billable amount of 1,950 hours. The position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and firm requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in general liability/insurance defense.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in the applicable state; admission in other states is a plus.
- Experience participating in negotiations and mediations.
- Superior analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to the bar in additional states.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on business transactions, claim liability, the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, and legal rights and obligations.
- Independently manage cases from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation, while supervising associates and staff.
- Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during trials.
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and assess probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies and present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Gather evidence to formulate defenses or initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presenting cases.
- Conduct extensive legal research and draft substantial briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
- Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
- Contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the firm’s growth and direction.
- Meet the annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
