Senior Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense - Work From Home

Established law firm with nationwide footprint and work-from-home model is seeking to hire a litigation trial attorney with at least ten years of experience. Must reside in New York, Kings, Queens or Nassau County, New York, and be admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.

Our insurance defense practice in New York and New Jersey is active. To address our needs, we are seeking an attorney with a minimum of ten years of litigation experience, with significant experience defending general liability, premises liability, and commercial automobile claims . Previous experience with products liability and/or construction site accidents or construction defects is a plus, but not required. Candidates should be comfortable handling all aspects of a case from inception to trial and be committed to proactive case handling toward resolution. We do not believe that litigation consists of simply going through the same motions repeatedly; we seek attorneys who look for creative and proactive solutions to resolving cases. Candidates also must have meaningful first chair trial experience.

Our firm has employed a remote (work-from-home) model for over a decade. Our software applications (matter management system, document management system, etc.) are maintained in a cloud-based environment which firm personnel can access from virtually anywhere an internet connection is available. Candidates should be comfortable using technology in the practice of law and have a willingness to learn new technologies.

Dodd DelCollo attorneys are supported by a full staff of experienced paralegals, legal case assistants and calendar/docket clerks. Case teams consisting of a lead attorney, paralegal and legal case assistant hold weekly virtual meetings to review cases and the calendar. Also, there is constant collaboration among the New York insurance defense team on case issues and proactive case management.

This is a remote, work from home position; however, the candidate must be available to appear in person at court hearings, depositions, site inspections, etc., when an in-person appearance is necessary.

Requirements:

· JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.

· License to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

· Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience with a heavy emphasis on third-party insurance defense claims involving personal injury, including general liability, premises liability and commercial automobile claims.

· Significant first chair trial experience.

· Willing to travel as necessary for court appearances, depositions, site inspections, etc.

· Ability to manage cases as the lead/handling attorney through all stages of litigation, including case and risk assessment, pleadings, discovery, taking and defending depositions, retaining and working with expert witnesses, trial preparation, and attendance at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and pre-trial conferences

· Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, and counsel for other parties

· Excellent writing skills and commitment to timely reporting to clients and carriers

· Ability to work and think independently with minimal supervision and ability to function as part of a team

· Consistent entry of billable time entries on a daily basis

· Professional appearance and demeanor

We offer competitive compensation plans with a full suite of benefits and performance-based bonuses. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $215,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road