Position Summary: The Trial Attorney will defend GNY’s insureds in litigation of cases in New York Metropolitan area, handling cases from inception of litigation through verdict or settlement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Attend depositions, court conferences and trials.
- Manage pleadings and documentary discovery.
- Evaluate liability and damages and report to carrier.
- Conduct legal research and motions.
- Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
- Juris Doctor and admitted to the NY State Bar required.
- 5-12 years of experience in general negligence litigation, including Labor Law.
- Must have recent jury trial experience litigating multimillion dollar cases to verdict.
- Ability to handle litigations cases without oversight.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 required.
- Legal case management programs required, Neos preferred.
- Excellent oral and writing skills documented by decisions on summary judgment motions or appellate briefs.
- Excellent research ability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work in a team environment is required.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize work required. This includes balancing court appearances, depositions and administrative work.
- Superior research skills and the ability to analyze complex matters required.
- Ability to travel to court appearances, site inspections and depositions throughout the New York Metropolitan area on a daily basis.
The salary range for this role is $74,600 - $187,800. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor and admission to the New York State Bar
- 5-12 years of experience in general negligence litigation, including Labor Law
- Recent jury trial experience litigating multimillion dollar cases to verdict
- Ability to handle litigation cases without oversight
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Experience with legal case management programs
- Neos (preferred legal case management software)
- Excellent oral and written skills documented by decisions on summary judgment motions or appellate briefs
- Excellent research ability and superior analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Ability to travel to court appearances, site inspections and depositions throughout the New York Metropolitan area on a daily basis
What We Do
Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments. The lead company was formed as a mutual insurance company in 1914 as an outgrowth of a real estate trade association servicing New York City property owners. Now, over 100 years after its founding, GNY writes business in 15 states primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States.
