Insurance Defense Associate Attorney: 3+ Years Experience Job at Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP, Elmsford, NY

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  • Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP
  • Elmsford, NY

Job Description

About the job

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, dedicated and proactive associate attorney with at least three years practicing insurance defense in New York State. The position involves making in-person court appearances in the New York City metropolitan area, taking depositions and regularly reporting to claims representatives. Required experience includes depositions, court appearances and motion practice. Depending on the interest of the candidate, the position may also involve work on the firm's municipal liability/1983 matters and insurance coverage analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • In-person court appearances in state and federal courts throughout New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland.
  • Manage and litigate automobile and premises cases from inception through trial and appeal, including pre-trial, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial and appellate argument
  • Frequent and timely reporting to clients and insurance carriers
  • Regular entry of billable hours

Qualifications:

  • Minimum three years experience in insurance defense in New York State
  • Ability to make regular in-person appearances in New York City metropolitan area courts
  • Admission to New York State bar
  • Admission to federal bar helpful but not required

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience. Exact compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure, business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Attorneys can augment their salaries by reaching reasonable billable-hour plateaus.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid schedule available with two days in the Elmsford office and three days either remote or making court appearances
  • $120,000 - $160,000 salary depending on experience and other factors
  • Bonuses for reaching billable hour plateaus
  • Health insurance with employer contribution
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution of 3% of employee salary
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Long-term disability coverage

Why Join Us?

  • Work-Life Balance: We value our employees and understand the importance of balancing professional and personal commitments.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and career advancement, including opportunities for the right employee to try cases and argue appeals. In addition to general liability matters, we handle complex municipal liability cases, including employment and Constitutional tort matters. Interested employees will have the opportunity to expand their base of knowledge and experience.
  • Collaborative and Creative Environment: Work with a team of seasoned professionals in a family-type setting. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our creative, outside-the-box approach to litigation.

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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