SIU Litigation Attorney - 1+ Yrs Experience - New York, NY; Westchester, NY; Melville, NY

Marshall Dennehey, a leading Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking an SIU Litigation Attorney for its New York offices with at least one (1) year of experience. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for combatting fraud against the insurance industry. This position can be based out of the New York, NY, Purchase, NY or Melville, NY office. 

In this role, you will utilize your strong litigation and investigative talents to help defend against fraudulent medical, and other claims filed against various insurance carriers and commercial insureds, and to bring Affirmative Actions, including RICO based litigation. This position allows for defense and affirmative litigation arising out of BI, UM, Trucking and Transportation, Labor Law, First Party Property, PIP, Work Comp and more.

In addition, you will apply your strong legal writing skills, and negotiate on a variety of complex matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with various SIU departments to defend against fraudulent claims submitted against various clients
• Research, Prepare, File and Litigate fraud actions on behalf of the Company including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and other Affirmative Actions
• Prepare litigation strategies, as well as negotiate a variety of complex matters
• Review file assignments, and strategize for resolution
• Propound discovery and drafts motions, memorandums and other legal briefs as required
• Prepare for and conduct depositions and examinations under oath (EUO's)
• Attend arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
• Prepare and conduct court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.), in both State and Federal Court
• Draft pre and post-trial motions in Federal and State Courts
• Negotiate settlement and draft related documents

Compensation range: $100,000 - $130,000 which is negotiable dependent upon experience level and portable business.

The posted compensation range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Firm. Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Marshall Dennehey seeks to hire attorneys who want to find their “forever home.” We welcome candidates who desire to advance within the firm while assisting others to do the same. To that end, we prefer a steady and consistent work history. In return, the firm offers a competitive salary including multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year, a comprehensive employee benefits package, a firm funded Lifestyle Account entitled “Marshall Associate Advantage”, and a sound future.

Marshall Dennehey supports and encourages workplace diversity and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V. The firm's investment in this arena has been observed by numerous publications and we were honored with a 2022 “Tipping the Scales” recognition by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Qualified applicants may submit their cover letter and resume for consideration.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.