Overview
LEGAL ANALYST Jobs in California at Department of Insurance
Description
As part of DAC Beachcroft’s ongoing expansion of the firm’s global offering to clients across insurance, we are looking to recruit an Associate to join our newly opened New York office.
Our team based in the New York office provides advice to domestic and global Insurers and their Insureds across a wide spectrum of classes of insurance
We are looking to recruit ideally an Associate to join the team to focus on personal injury and defense and help continue our drive to become the firm of choice to the global insurance sector. The right candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, client contacts and working closely with senior attorneys – whilst working in a positive and collaborative environment that provides a large degree of autonomy and a strong work/life balance.
This is a full-time, permanent role, which will see the successful applicant working within a team of 7 attorneys. If you’re eager to make an impact in a growing US team and be part of one of the largest insurance practices of any law firm, then we want to hear from you.
Please note, as part of your application we will also require a writing sample.
Key Responsibilities
Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on personal injury [and other] defendant insurance litigation matters.
Conducting depositions
Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents.
Maintaining caseload in an organized manner and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.
Developing an understanding of the client’s, and our wider business, and how the two fit together.
Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Handling of case relevant motion practice
Attendance at court proceedings
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
New York Bar admitted junior attorney (ideally 2 to 3 years) with pre-litigation and litigation work experience and strong deposition capabilities.
The ability to run your own caseload and work in an autonomous fashion.
Strong academic record.
Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client.
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues.
The ability to think and act quickly and under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis.
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
About DAC Beachcroft
We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we’re market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.
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Title: LEGAL ANALYST
Company: Department of Insurance
Location: California
