Staff Attorney, Hybrid
About The Position
Crum & Forster is hiring a Staff Attorney for the Seneca Home Office Legal Department, domiciled in New York, NY. The attorney will handle a varied personal injury defense caseload from inception through resolution, working with claim professionals and clients to develop strategies for efficient and effective case outcomes. The role requires New York State Bar membership in good standing and 5 to 10 years of defense litigation experience, with experience trying cases to conclusion and substantial knowledge of personal injury defense litigation in New York City. The attorney will prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions; conduct legal and medical research and depositions; analyze matters and make recommendations on case strategy, settlement, case values, and trial; and prepare and present witnesses and evidence at depositions, trials, mediations, and arbitrations. The position also involves communicating professionally and promptly with courts, clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, co-defendants, and claim professionals, as well as appropriately delegating work and using office resources, technology, and billing systems.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- A minimum of 5 to 10 years of defense litigation experience, either in-house or with a fee counsel firm.
- Experience trying cases to conclusion.
- Considerable knowledge of defending personal injury litigation in New York City.
- Knowledge of medical issues.
- Ability to analyze cases and recommend settlement or trial, including case values.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex factual, legal, or medical issues.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong writing skills.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills.
- Commitment to high levels of internal and external customer service.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize time and responsibilities.
- Ability to innovate and develop new office systems.
- Demonstrated leadership.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Volunteers within the workplace and community.
Responsibilities
- Handle a varied personal injury caseload from inception through resolution.
- Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions as appropriate to case strategy.
- Conduct legal and medical research.
- Conduct depositions.
- Provide clients and claim professionals with timely analysis and recommendations.
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with courts, clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-defendants.
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at depositions, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Collaborate with claim professionals and clients to develop strategies for prompt, efficient, effective, and successful case resolution.
- Use technology and the billing system appropriately.
- Delegate work appropriately and make appropriate use of office staff.
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Generous 401(k) employer match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits, plus programs focused on physical, mental, and financial well-being for the employee and their family.
- Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
- Matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program.
- Potential eligibility to participate in discretionary equity-based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
