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Our client, a preeminent law firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our general litigation team in Rochester, New York. Practice areas will include defense of a variety of personal injury and other tort claims, including auto, premises, products liability and municipal matters.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions
Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses
Prepare pleadings, discovery demands and responses, and legal correspondence
Attend court conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel
Provide thorough analysis and timely reporting to clients and carriers
Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategy and client needs
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in New York (additional admissions a plus)
Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, with an emphasis in insurance defense
Experience in labor law, asbestos litigation, and general liability matters strongly preferred
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Nice to have:
Experience in labor law, asbestos litigation, and general liability matters
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance