Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for managing a general liability case load from inception to resolution. Responsibilities include pre-trial discovery, drafting pleadings, communicating with involved parties, and presenting defense strategies in court. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization. This is a Hybrid work opportunity covering Courts in New York City and/or Long Island. The position can be out of the Melville, NY or Jersey City, NJ office.

Responsibilities:

1. Independently represents the Insured before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
2. Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Employer/Carrier.
3. Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
4. Prepares for, attends and handles all case-related activities including full trial and/or second seating, as assigned.
5. Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
6. Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.
7. Assists in developing training materials and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
8. Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
9. Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
10. Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
11. Potential supervision of and responsibility for the work of junior attorneys as well as support of their professional development in the practice of law.
12. Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
13. Keeps current with market trends and demands.
14. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Required:

• New York State Bar licensed attorney in good standing.
• Knowledge of State laws, local court policies and procedures
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• 15+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience

Preferred:

• Defense based civil litigation experience,
• Experience with legal software and dictation.
• Experience with Westlaw.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Word.

The salary range for this role is $122,000 - $175,000 annually. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time

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