Description:
Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its Roseland, NJ office with at least four (4) years of experience. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for combatting fraud against the insurance industry.In this role, you will utilize your strong litigation and investigative talents to help defend against fraudulent medical, and other claims filed against various insurance carriers and commercial insureds, and to bring Affirmative Actions, including RICO based litigation. This position allows for defense and affirmative litigation arising out of BI, UM, Trucking and Transportation, Labor Law, First Party Property, PIP, Work Comp and more.
In addition, you will apply your strong legal writing skills, and negotiate on a variety of complex matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with various SIU departments to defend against fraudulent claims submitted against various clients
- Research, Prepare, File and Litigate fraud actions on behalf of the Company including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and other Affirmative Actions
- Prepare litigation strategies, as well as negotiate a variety of complex matters
- Review file assignments, and strategize for resolution
- Propound discovery and drafts motions, memorandums and other legal briefs as required
- Prepare for and conduct depositions and examinations under oath (EUO's)
- Attend arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
- Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.), in both State and Federal Court
- Draft pre and post-trial motions in Federal and State Courts
- Negotiate settlement and draft related documents
