Apply on Employer Site

Hereford Insurance Company · 1 week ago

SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

Long Island City, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

Hereford Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to handle case assignments from inception to resolution. The role involves providing legal advice, appearing in court, and maintaining communication with managing attorneys and claims supervisors.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

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

Provides legal advice to HIC with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits

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

Provide timely reports to the managing attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances

Provide timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case

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

Research the law to remain current on issues of liability and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc

Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner

Provide all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task

Timely documents all activity on the file in the activity log of the file

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeTrial experienceLegal document preparationSettlement negotiationsArbitration experienceCourt appearancesProfessional conductLegal research