Trial Attorney/Sr. Trial Attorney-Albany/Latham, NY (Hybrid/Remote)

Selective Insurance Group • Latham, NY

129d • $116,000 - $167,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Say goodbye to billing and yearly required hours and join a dynamic Staff Counsel Program of a reputable and financially sound company with strong employee benefits! Selective Insurance is seeking an experienced Sr./Trial Attorney for our Latham/Albany, NY Staff Counsel operation. This is a hybrid position with mandatory two days per week in the office. The attorney, with the assistance of a talented support staff, will be responsible for the defense of the case from start to resolution. The position requires exceptional client communication skills, documented trial skills as well as the ability to report and respond to the carrier with insight and timeliness. In return, the position offers a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to use your litigation skills.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, research, litigation, and analytical skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Edge or Chrome required.
• Legal case management software experience required.
• Typing skills required.
• Detailed knowledge of the business unit and industry preferred.
• Experience with TeamConnect and dictation software preferred.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defending commercial and insurance defense litigation, including New York Labor Law litigation, preferred.
• Knowledge of New York laws, local court policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defends mostly commercial cases in and around Albany and Central New York.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memoranda, reports, appeals, articles, etc. using our legal case management software.
• Directs and undertakes discovery practice including depositions, expert selection and all other pre-trial preparations.
• Communicates with, meets and regularly updates the client and claims personnel regarding the status of pending matters.
• Communicates with opposing counsel, the courts and others as needed.
• Researches and briefs issues using Lexis and other computer/web based data sources, law reporters and other law library materials.
• Develops litigation strategy for all assigned cases.
• Provides analysis to claims in the form of legal opinions, recommendations and digests of recent developments in decisional and statutory law.
• Controls and directs clerical activity, in accordance with office protocol, necessary to support function of position.
• Reports to managing attorney concerning status of matters and provides other information as requested.
• Tries cases to conclusion before judges, juries and other triers of fact including ADR.
• Travels to depositions, court appearances, claims and client meetings, and other events as necessary. Travel represents approximately 20% of employee's time.
• Engages in other activity as directed by the Executive Trial Attorney.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Paid time off plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees