Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense and Municipal Liability

Job Description

Elmsford, NY (Westchester County) - Hybrid Office/Telecommute

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Nassau and Dutchess County work locations also available

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Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP is seeking an experienced trial attorney with demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience to join its expanding civil litigation practice. This is a hands-on trial position for an attorney who can independently prepare and try cases through verdict. Our practice includes insurance defense, automobile liability, municipal liability, premises liability, general negligence, and related civil litigation matters.

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Responsibilities:

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• Serve as lead counsel at jury and bench trials
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• Independently manage an active litigation caseload
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• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
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• Take and defend depositions
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• Appear at conferences, hearings, and oral arguments
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• Draft and argue dispositive and other substantive motions
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• Prepare witnesses, experts, exhibits, motions in limine, jury charges, and other trial materials
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• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
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• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers regarding case strategy, developments, and evaluations
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• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff
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Qualifications:

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• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
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• Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience
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• Ability to independently prepare and try cases through verdict
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• Strong courtroom and advocacy skills
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• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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• Sound judgment and strong case-management skills
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• Experience in insurance defense, general negligence, municipal liability or related civil litigation strongly preferred
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Compensation:

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• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000, depending on experience, trial background and qualifications
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• Annual billable-hours expectation: 1,800 hours
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• Fixed bonuses for reaching various annual and quarterly billable hour thresholds above 1,800 hours
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Benefits:

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• Health insurance plan with employer contribution
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• 401(k) with employer contribution
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• Flexible medical spending plan
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• Flexible dependent care spending plan
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• Paid time off
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• Paid holidays
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About the Firm:

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Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP is an established and expanding New York litigation firm representing insurers, municipalities, businesses, and other clients in a broad range of civil matters. Located in Westchester County, with the opportunity to work in Nassau County and/or Dutchess County, the firm offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to handle meaningful litigation and trial work in a collegial environment that values preparation, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong advocacy.

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No cover letter is required. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

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Saretsky Katz Dranoff Weissman & Maynard, LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.