Senior Trial Attorney

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Senior Trial Attorney
The candidate will review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy. Contact clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. Maintains contact at a minimum of 90 days. Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.). Review all documentary evidence. Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses. Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents. Prepare and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.). Conduct settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.). Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions in liminie and summary documents. Draft post-trial motions. Prepare for and participate in appeals. Provide legal opinions to claims clients. Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate. Manage projects. Should have a Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of the New York State Bar. Should have 5+ years of Personal Injury litigation experience. Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with the flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include SIU, PIP, UM and Subrogation. No Fault and/or SIU experience is a plus. Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, and the internet. Ability to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants, supervised by an attorney Lead Counsel. Must be able to handle a large caseload. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as to preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc. Will work independently as well as part of a cohesive team. Ability to travel.

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