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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
