Location: All cities,NY, USA
Summary:
Responsible for managing a case load throughout all phases of subrogation for property, auto, MCS-90, and worker s compensation claims, including expert selection, investigation, origin/cause determination, target identification, scene preservation, damages development, claim presentation, negation, mediation, arbitration, litigation and trial. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.
Responsibilities:
Independently represents AmTrust before the assigned Court and presents witnesses and evidence on litigated claims.
Appear at depositions, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and other legal-driven activities.
Analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of the Insured.
Prepares pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Prepares for, attends and handles all activities related to full trial and/or appeals, as assigned.
Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
Position requires the use of independent judgment, research, litigation and analytical skills.
Assists in developing training materials and presenting seminars for the Claim Department.
Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.
Communicates with the Court, witnesses, opposing counsel and clients in a manner consistent with established office procedures and the Code of Professional Conduct.
Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
Keeps current with market trends and demands. Attends continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Experience Required
NY State Bar licensed attorney.
Strong technical knowledge of State subrogation laws, local court policies and procedures
Strong legal research and writing skills
5+ years' relevant practice group litigation experience
Preferred:
Multi-state Bar admittance (PA/NJ/NY)
Experience with the supervision of administrative staff
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $175,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in our Maiden Lane, NYC office. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.