Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense & Motor Vehicle Litigation ( Hybrid Multiple Locations )

Job Description Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials, independently handling cases through verdict.Manage an active litigation caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, personal injury insurance defense, and related civil litigation matters.Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.Take and defend depositions involving witnesses, experts, and other parties.Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, oral arguments, and trials.Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive legal motions.Prepare witnesses, experts, exhibits, motions in limine, jury charges, and other trial materials.Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation proceedings.Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers regarding litigation strategies, case developments, and evaluations.Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to ensure effective case preparation and management. Qualifications Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience, with the ability to independently prepare and try cases through verdict.Direct trial experience handling motor vehicle accident and personal injury insurance defense cases.Strong knowledge of insurance defense litigation, automobile liability, and civil litigation procedures.Ability to independently manage litigation matters from case preparation through trial and verdict.Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office attendance. Why Is This a Great Opportunity Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials, independently handling cases through verdict.Manage an active litigation caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, personal injury insurance defense, and related civil litigation matters.Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.Take and defend depositions involving witnesses, experts, and other parties.Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, oral arguments, and trials.Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive legal motions.Prepare witnesses, experts, exhibits, motions in limine, jury charges, and other trial materials.Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation proceedings.Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers regarding litigation strategies, case developments, and evaluations.Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to ensure effective case preparation and management. Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : $ 160000 Salary Max : $ 190000 Currency Type : USD