Experienced Insurance Defense Attorney

Description:

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, P.C. is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Manhattan, North Jersey, and Pennsylvania that has been successfully representing clients for close to four decades. We are a talented team of litigation attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are presently seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New York Automotive and Trucking Negligence department.

As one of the region’s most distinguished civil litigation firms, we are recognized for our effective representation of individuals and companies facing claims relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability. The firm also specializes in working with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have previously managed a full caseload of motor vehicle negligence claims and/or general liability claims. This candidate will also have managed junior attorneys and/or staff members in their case-related responsibilities.

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other case related documents
• Communicate with clients, insurance company contacts, and opposing counsel
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients
• Analyze and summarize medical or other case related records and highlight important information
• Write reports to clients analyzing issues and communicating the status of the case
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines
• Manage junior attorneys and staff

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in civil litigation with a specialization in either motor vehicle negligence and/or general liability
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments
• Experience in handling a full caseload
• Experience in managing junior attorneys and/or staff
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with less experienced attorneys, senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.

We ask that candidates who meet the above criteria and are interested in the position, submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.

Benefits

Our Firm offers a generous benefits package, which includes a 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, flexible spending and health savings accounts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, voluntary insurances, parental leave, annual bonuses, and professional development assistance.

Pay

From $130k/yr