*Only qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates located within the New York area (Work from Home) will be considered for this role. This is a Long-term Contract-To-Hire opening upon performance. Initial assignment is for 3 months*Required Education• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law schoolRequired License• Licensed to practice in New York State is required. (Admitted to practice in federal courts is a plus!)Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities• Minimum of 10 years of insurance defense legal experience• NYS practice experience – 10 years in personal injury defense litigation from case inception up to trial• Minimum of 10 years’ experience conducting and defending depositions in Auto and premises liability cases• Minimum of 10 years’ experience appearing in Court before Judges in NYS (preferably downstate/Long Island)• Knowledge of area courts; Member in good standing of the NY Bar Association• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new A.I. tools• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation• Strong legal research and writing skillsRoleOur client currently has an in-house REMOTE opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate cases primarily in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant litigation experience in Premises Liability (commercial and personal property), as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Staff Attorney will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation. In this position, the attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with the ability to handle cases independently from inception to trial.Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-exposure litigation• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of a variety of clients• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies with minimal supervision because of the level of experience and expertise• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims partners on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment• Communicate respectfully with the Court, clients, claims partners, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures and professional standards.• Provide for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at deposition
• Research, draft, file, and argue discovery and dispositive motions on behalf of clients• Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customersOnly those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. Apply To This Job