Description:
At An American Insurance Company, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.Job Description:
The client legal services attorney represents insured and the Company in the investigation and defense of no-fault claims and lawsuits. The attorney prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, examinations under oath, and depositions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct depositions examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
- Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
- Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, pre-trial, etc.)
- Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approves initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
- Investigate medical providers billing the Company and pursue litigation as appropriate
- Draft motions
- Try and/or arbitrate cases including by preparing motions, and motions in limine
- Conduct settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
- Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
Education:
Juris Doctor (Required) and licensed with the NY State Bar and in good standing
Experience:
2 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have supervisory duties.