Trial Attorney

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Hereford Insurance Company with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the fair and speedy resolution of lawsuits in the best interests of their client(s).
• Attend court events, conferences, motion appearances, depositions, trials, etc…independently throughout the New York City Metropolitan region.
• Provide timely reports to the Managing Attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances.
• Provide timely reports to the assigned claim staff for the respective claim assignment.
• Provide timely notices and updates to the Managing Attorney of any developments in a case i.e. wins, defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, excess verdicts, etc.
• Stay abreast of the developments in case law, statutes, regulations or industry opinions to remain current on issues of liability, regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc.
• Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner.
• Timely and accurately document all activity on the file.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree is REQUIRED
• Admission to the New York Bar is REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
• Prior Litigation Experience Preferred
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Strong legal research skills
• Strong organizational skills