Senior Litigation Trial Attorney

Senior Litigation Trial Attorney - Full-time

Location: Hicksville, NY

Required Qualifications:

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  Accredited Law degree.

  
  


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  Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a law firm or legal practice.

  
  


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  Experience handling general liability, professional liability, construction, complex commercial litigation, insurance defense, and medical malpractice.

  
  


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  Strong legal knowledge.

  
  


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  Strong organizational skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.

  
  


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  Strong client service orientation.

  
  


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  Ability to prioritize work.

  
  


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  Proficiency in MS Office.

  
  


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  Exceptional decision-making abilities.

  
  


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  Strong project management skills.

  
  


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  
  


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  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  
  


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  Ability to work under pressure.

  
  

Job Description

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  Appear on the firm's behalf in federal and state courts to manage the litigation of insurance coverage issues, including motions, trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural concerns.

  
  


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  Identify and defend the firm's legal interests by drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal papers, communications, and memoranda.

  
  


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  Propose, prepare, respond to, and evaluate oral and written discovery.

  
  


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  Decide on acceptable legal positions and tactics, and handle litigation; offer guidance on potential results, settlements, and awards.

  
  


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  Complete all administrative requirements, such as time tracking, closed case reports, and other documents needed to carry out work responsibilities.

  
  


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  Analyze conflicts in legal matters and advise clients on solutions.

  
  


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  Manage caseloads and schedules.

  
  


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  Prepare for and attend depositions and trials.

  
  


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  Handle administrative tasks such as billing and record keeping.

  
  


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  Build and maintain strong client relationships.

  
  


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  Act as a mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff; explain issues, ideas, and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.

  
  


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  Ensure confidentiality.

  
  

Benefits:

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  Outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment

  
  


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  Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement

  
  


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  Competitive compensation and benefits