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SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY at HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY

SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY · NY, US

4 days ago

SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY · NY, US

4 days ago
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Responsibilities

  • Manage case assignments from inception to resolution, including service of answer, discovery demands, motions, orders, court appearances, depositions, and trial.
  • Maintain a diary to meet all deadlines for motions, orders, court appearances, and appeals.
  • Meet all deadlines for initiating or responding to legal documents such as motions, opposition papers, and orders.
  • Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
  • Adhere to the NYS Code of Ethics in performing duties as an attorney.
  • Provide legal advice to HIC regarding liability and current law to facilitate speedy resolution of lawsuits.
  • Appear in courts throughout the metropolitan area or at depositions for cases assigned to other attorneys when they are unavailable.
  • Provide timely reports to the managing attorney regarding court and deposition appearances.
  • Provide timely reports to the assigned claims supervisor or examiner.
  • Alert the managing attorney to any problems with assigned files, such as defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, or excess verdicts.
  • Research the law to stay current on liability, regulatory issues, and insurance coverage.
  • Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner.
  • Provide all court appearance dates to the assigned legal staff member.
  • Document all file activity in the activity log in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Experience in trials
  • Experience in motions
  • Experience in conferences
  • Experience in depositions
  • Experience in arbitrations
  • Experience with all legal documents
  • Experience in settlement negotiations

Education Level

  • Juris Doctor degree