Overview
Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage Jobs in Rochester, NY at Lippes Mathias LLP
The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and assistance to the Association on a wide variety of issues as well as on legal issues unique to the constitutional Office of Sheriff. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and maintains the following job duties and responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Provides support to legislative advocacy efforts to include legislative bill summaries explaining the legal and practical effects of legislation, drafting of potential legislation, and research which aids in the determination of legislative priorities
Assists with the research, analysis and summary of proposed legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly for the Association’s Weekly, Special and Final Legislative Reports
Assists in researching, developing and creating the training materials for the Association’s Legislative Update training
Assists the Association in maintaining its operations within the limits prescribed by law
Researches North Carolina and federal law for the benefit of the Office of Sheriff
Provides technical support to sheriffs
Drafts legal memorandums
Drafts and reviews contracts as well as other legal documents
Participates in the development of policies, procedures, programs, and training topics
Prepares Association publications and training materials
Maintains a compendium of legal research files
Provides continuous updates of Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute materials and Resource Manuals, and on other leadership institutes of the Association
Assists with oversight of the Association’s amicus curiae court brief (“friend of the court”) program
Maintains a working knowledge of any judicial developments, legislative issues, or current events which may have a legal impact on the Association or the Office of Sheriff
Assists with preparation of the Legal Counsel Update for use by the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for all Executive Committee meetings
Coordinates and oversees special projects
Serves as a liaison to outside legal counsel
Participates in the Association’s new employee interview process as needed
Assists co-workers as necessary and performs any additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina or sitting for the North Carolina State Bar exam in February or July 2025
General Instructor Certification: Must possess a General Criminal Justice Instructor Certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or must earn this Certification within two years of beginning employment with the Association.
Required Skills:
Work experience or legal internship experience in a large firm, government agency, non-profit or business corporation
Previous legal experience in the field of criminal law strongly preferred
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills, as well as sound judgment
Personal and professional integrity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
High ethical standards with a strong commitment to legal ethics exhibited in knowledge and practice, and professional responsibility
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Ability to adhere to our Association’s professional standards and core values
Ability to perform other related duties as assigned
Supplemental Information
The work is typically performed in an office while sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, weighing up to 20 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage
Company: Lippes Mathias LLP
Location: Rochester, NY
