SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY•New York, NY

9h•$100,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Responsible for their case assignment from inception to resolution, i.e. service of answer, discovery demands, motions, orders, court appearances, depositions, trial, etc. Maintains diary so as to meet all deadlines on motions, orders, court appearances, appeals, etc. Meets all deadlines with respect to initiating or responding to legal documents, i.e. motions, opposition papers, orders (serving same with notice of settlement or entry), etc. At all times conducts him or herself in a professional and courteous manner. Adheres to the NYS Code of Ethics in the conducting of his or her duties as attorney for their clients. • Provides legal advice to HIC with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits. • Appear in the courts in all venues in the metropolitan area or at a deposition on cases that are assigned to other attorneys in the office who may not be available to appear on their own case. • Provide timely reports to the managing attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances. • Provide timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case. • Alerts the managing attorney of any problems arising in connection with his or her file, i.e. defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, excess verdicts, etc. • Research the law to remain current on issues of liability and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc. • Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner. • Provide all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task. • Timely documents all activity on the file in the activity log of the file.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree
Experience in trials
Experience in motions
Experience in conferences
Experience in depositions
Experience in arbitrations
Experience with all legal documents
Experience in settlement negotiations

Responsibilities

Responsible for case assignment from inception to resolution, including service of answer, discovery demands, motions, orders, court appearances, depositions, and trial.
Maintain a diary to meet all deadlines for motions, orders, court appearances, and appeals.
Meet all deadlines for initiating or responding to legal documents, including motions, opposition papers, and orders.
Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Adhere to the NYS Code of Ethics in the conducting of duties as attorney for clients.
Provide legal advice to HIC regarding liability, current law, etc., to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits.
Appear in courts in all venues in the metropolitan area or at depositions for cases assigned to other attorneys who may be unavailable.
Provide timely reports to the managing attorney regarding court and deposition appearances.
Provide timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case.
Alert the managing attorney of any problems arising with a file, such as defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, or excess verdicts.
Research the law to remain current on issues of liability, regulatory issues, and insurance coverage.
Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner.
Provide all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task.
Document all activity on the file in the activity log in a timely manner.