Senior Litigation Trial Attorney

FutureRecruit•Hicksville, NY

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Manage litigation of insurance coverage issues
Draft 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
Complete all administrative requirements
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
Ensure confidentiality