Senior Counsel Attorney - Trial & Defense Job at Pernini Legal, LLC, New York, NY

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  • Pernini Legal, LLC
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Senior Counsel (Attorney) - Trial & Defense

A prestigious international law firm 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 the firm's clients and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

  • 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


The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits offered include 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.

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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