Description:

Job Description:
Chubb's New York City New York House Counsel firm, Yapchanyk, Prezioso & Yang, is seeking an experienced and skilled New York litigator and manager for the position of Supervisory Attorney for its casualty practice. The Supervising attorney will oversee a staff of 10 casualty attorneys who handle the firm's high exposure and complex litigated matters throughout the New York's City, State, and Federal venues. The attorney will also be expected to maintain a reduced caseload of their own. The Supervising Attorney will report to the firm's Managing Attorney.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be an attorney licensed to practice before New York's State and Federal Courts, and that license should not have been lapsed or been suspended. 10+ years of demonstrated success in litigating at trial and on appeal a wide range of New York tort matters is required. The candidate should possess the professional stature and business acumen needed to be a productive member of the firm, and have a documented history of significant interaction with clients and claims adjusters.

The successful candidate should also possess:

Deep knowledge of New York State and Federal Court procedural law, pleading, discovery, motion practice and pretrial techniques and strategies
Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success
Cutting edge knowledge of the substantive law applicable to New York casualty defense litigation.
Advanced analytical skills needed to address complex legal issues.
Technological savvy and the ability to learn and adapt to new computer systems and thrive in a digital environment
Prior history as a direct mentor, teacher, CLE instructor, or manager
Knowledge of relevant AI technologies and their application to the legal environment.
Proficiency in effectively and strategically communicating with clients, Claim Department customers, and law firm colleagues regarding litigated matters.
Demonstrated, deeply-ingrained enthusiasm and skills necessary to provide excellent customer service to clients, claim examiners, internal customers within firm
Commitment to team building
Ability and willingness to work effectively with others at all levels and to step outside a defined role where required to advance the firm's business
Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail
Aptitude for, and history of, trying cases to a jury, with demonstrated successful trial experience preferred.

The pay range for the role is $204,000 to $346,800. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.  Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website.  The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled

About Us:
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.