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 Trial Attorney represents insureds and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and other litigated cases. This position prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
- Review new file assignments, all documentary evidence and approve initial pleadings, propounds discovery, and develop strategy
- Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation, as appropriate
- Conduct settlements/dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.)
- Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.)
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents
- Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
- Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions and summary documents in liminie
- Keep claim business partners updated on status (initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, and pre-trial, etc.)
Education:
- 4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
- Juris Doctor (Required); Licensed, and in good standing, in the state of New York
Experience:
- 1 or more years of experience (Preferred)
