Senior Trial Attorney

Plymouth Rock Assurance Company of New York seeks a full-time attorney with a minimum five to seven years of experience with an insurance defense background to take over a BI case load. The office is in Uniondale New York. The attorney would be responsible for representing civil defendants in all sixty-two counties in New York State with primary venues being the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island. The position would require the Attorney to analyze lawsuits, prepare pleadings, conduct depositions and attend arbitrations, conferences, motions, and trials. The candidate must be organized, a team player and able to handle a high volume of court appearances, virtual or/and in person while handling a large caseload.

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Analyze complex lawsuits referred from Claims and prepares necessary answers and responsive pleadings.
• Interface and develop a rapport with our clients, claim customers and our office team.
• Conduct depositions and attend court conferences, arbitrations, motions and trials.
• Participate as trial attorney in matters, some of significant exposure and complexity.
• Possess knowledge of rules of evidence and civil procedure.
• Provide legal research, advice and direction to Claims.
• Work independently in making decisions in file handling, communicating those decisions appropriately and keeping the Legal Management Team apprised.
• Adept at working in a paperless environment, video conferencing skilled and proficient in computer legal case management systems.
• Competent at conducting legal research though Westlaw.

Qualifications & Education

• Possess minimum five years to seven years of relevant litigation and trial experience, preferably encompassing liability and damages verdicts. Relevant trial and court appearances in Nassau and Queens County Courthouses a plus!
• Fully licensed to practice law in New York State and admitted or willing to become admitted to Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts.
• Must be able to handle a large caseload of matters including reporting requirements, roundtables and a moderate to significant amount of trial work.
• Possess excellent knowledge of the rules of evidence and civil procedure.
• Has a good understanding of all aspects of Automobile Insurance Law, such as coverage questions, UM and UIM Coverage, No-Fault, & Subrogation and some Premise Liability Insurance Law.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment, including how to use NYSCEF, e-courts, e-track and e-law.

Perks and Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 9 paid national holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Matching gift opportunities
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 7.5% of your base salary)
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)

Salary Range: 115,000-155,000 a year. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

 

About the Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,800 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.

 

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