VP, Assistant General Counsel & Appellate Counsel

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY•New York, NY

1d•$153,800 - $303,700•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Assistant General Counsel's primary responsibility is working with liability claims and outside counsel on appeals, dispositive motions, and motions in limine in premises liability and New York Labor Law claims. This role involves reviewing and analyzing summary judgment decisions for the merits of a potential appeal, drafting and arguing appeals on behalf of GNY’s insureds, and collaborating with Liability Claims and outside counsel to revise appeals and dispositive motions. The position also requires assisting General Counsel and Liability Claims on legal issues and research, participating in special projects, and performing additional duties as required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum 8 years insurance and litigation experience including appeals with reported decisions
Extensive, demonstrable experience in evaluating, drafting, and arguing appeals
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Proficiency in managing multiple appeals, motions and trial filings
Ability to do electronic research
Ability to write about complicated legal issues precisely and persuasively

Nice To Haves

Experience working in both private appellate practice and as insurance in-house appellate counsel preferred

Responsibilities

Review and analyze summary judgment decisions for merits of a potential appeal
Draft and argue appeals on behalf of GNY’s insureds
Collaborate with Liability Claims and outside counsel to revise appeals and dispositive motions
Assist General Counsel and Liability Claims on legal issues and research
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required