Trial Attorney

About the Role

The Trial Attorney will defend GNY’s insureds in litigation cases in the New York Metropolitan area, managing cases from inception through verdict or settlement.

Responsibilities

• Attend depositions, court conferences, and trials.
• Manage pleadings and documentary discovery.
• Evaluate liability and damages and report to the carrier.
• Conduct legal research and motions.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and admission to the NY State Bar required.
• 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 required.
• Experience with legal case management programs, Neos preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and writing skills, documented by decisions on summary judgment motions or appellate briefs.
• Excellent research ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize work, including balancing court appearances, depositions, and administrative tasks.
• Superior research skills and the ability to analyze complex matters.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel daily to court appearances, site inspections, and depositions throughout the New York Metropolitan area.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $74,600 - $187,800. The listed annual salary range 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 one component of GNY’s total compensation package, which also includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.