Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense at Chartwell Law | NY, US | Rezi

Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense at Chartwell Law

Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Chartwell Law · NY, US

Today

Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Chartwell Law · NY, US

3 hours ago
Resume preview

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now
Resume preview

Tailor your resume to this Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Chartwell Law's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense posting at Chartwell Law — free, in seconds.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities

  • File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
  • Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
  • Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
  • Drafting and responding to discovery requests
  • Expert witness retention and collaboration
  • Trial preparation and attendance
  • Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
  • Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Requirements

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
  • Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Legal drafting
  • Litigation
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Independence
  • Conflict Management
  • Planning & Priority Setting

Work Type

  • remote
  • hybrid
  • fully in-office

Experience Level

  • Associate
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience

Education Level

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

  • 1,950-hour annual billable requirement