Overview
Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Bosun
Location: New York
About Our Client:
Our Client is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at our Client’s firm, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Their values are the principles that guide the decisions they make, unite them in their endeavors and strengthen their delivery, for both their clients and their firm.
They work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. They are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.
Job Description:
Our Client is seeking a counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to work with their practice focused on the defense of a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills.
The attorney will interact with their clients and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
Take and defend depositions
Attend court hearings and mediations
Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
Review and analyze documents and materials for production
Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation
Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.
Education and Experience:
Admitted to practice in New York
J.D. 2016 or earlier
Litigation experience
Experience taking depositions
Excellent academic credentials
Skills and Ability:
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence
Benefits:
Student loan reimbursement
Flexible time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K Safe Harbor contribution
Life/AD&D Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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Title: Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney
Company: Bosun
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
