Senior Trial Attorney

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  • Hereford Insurance Company
Job Summary
Location
New York ,NY 10261
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
15 Mar 2025
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Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provides legal advice to HIC with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits.
  2. 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.
  3. Provide timely reports to the managing attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances.
  4. Provide timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case.
  5. 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.
  6. Research the law to remain current on issues of liability and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc.
  7. Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner.
  8. Provide all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task.
  9. Timely documents all activity on the file in the activity log of the file.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree, experience in trials, motions, conferences, depositions, arbitrations, all legal documents and settlement negotiations.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Legal

Industries: Insurance

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