Description:
A Leading, Sector-Focused Global Law Firm seeks an enthusiastic attorney at the Senior Associate level to join our New York office. The team practice litigation and arbitration of complex insurance and commercial disputes and have litigated matters at the trial and appellate levels in both US state and federal courts.The team advise London and domestic insurers across multiple lines of coverage, with a specific focus on renewable energy insurance, and a robust market leading first-party property, marine, commercial general and excess liability and construction. They have successfully represented US and foreign insurers in litigation involving high-value insurance coverage disputes relating to property damage and business interruption loss and product liability exposure.
Additionally, the team is frequently called upon to handle complex international commercial disputes in the marine and trade sectors in arbitrations administered by the ICC, AAA, ICDR and SMA.
A Leading, Sector-Focused Global Law Firm is one of the largest international law firms in the US. With 15 offices across the country, we are well-placed to help clients succeed in a volatile world in which managing risk requires experience across a range of business areas and economies.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents
- Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
- Conduct legal research
- Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial
- Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
- Provide appeals and trial support
Education and Experience Required:
- Admitted to practice in New York
- 6 - 10 years of litigation experience
- Strong academics and solid work history
- State and Federal court experience
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
