General Liability / Insurance Defense Attorney-I

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability / Insurance Defense (personal injury, recreation, venue liability, professional liability, etc.) practice group in our client's New York City office.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of matters, enjoy autonomy, while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.

We seek candidates with :

• Current, active license to practice law in New York.
• Dual licensure with PA and / or NJ or another jurisdiction is value-added;
• Minimum of 3 + year experience in general liability / insurance defense litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and / or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
• Experience handling mediations / arbitrations desirable.

This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. Our client's attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution / trial.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and join a team that will allow you to continue your legal development while providing ample, hands-on opportunities, please submit your resume.

Salary : $100,000 - $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

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