Job Description
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the New York Bar
15+ years legal experience in litigation, with focus on New York Labor Law and complex commercial litigation
5+ years management experience relative to commercial insurance defense
Strong knowledge of New York Labor Law and procedure, as well as CPLR and Administrative Law requirements
Excellent jury trial experience in state and federal courts
Proficiency in Microsoft products
Proficiency in time management
Legal case management software experience
Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills
Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing
Travel requirements: approximately 50%
Benefits
The base salary is $152K-$267K with an annual 20% target bonus, long-term incentive and competitive benefits
ABA-MEC Medical Benefit
PEP 401kPaid
Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Working Advantage {discounts)
Financial Wellness Program (FinFit)
Responsibilities
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for overseeing a team of attorneys defending the carrier's insureds under New York Labor Law, general/premises liability and vehicle liability cases, and will develop, implement and maintain all best practices, protocols, processes and performance standards to ensure best in class legal services of the staff counsel office in representing insureds and containing overall claims expense
Leads, coaches and develops all attorneys within the Elmsford or Latham offices
Mentors/provides training to attorneys when needed
Influences development and implements policies/procedures and performance enforcement among staff counsel office personnel
Oversees all litigated cases handled by attorneys within the office
Reviews and edits substantive documents drafted by the attorneys as appropriate
Analyzes legal office procedures and policies for efficiency and effectiveness and proposes improvements when warranted, ensuring effective implementation of those changes
Communicates and supports corporate policies and strategies to staff counsel employees and addresses any concerns regarding these policies or strategies
Ensures appropriate conflict checking of all matters at intake and throughout the course of litigation
Ultimate responsibility for the ethical conduct of all office personnel and ensuring that all attorneys are licensed and in good standing
Participates in committee meetings, roundtables, and conferences within the assigned office(s) and with the claims department at large
Responds to Claim Department requests
Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals
Participates in special projects or task force initiatives as requested
Ensures proper usage of the legal case management software
Chairs monthly meetings with attorneys
Co-chairs monthly staff meetings with Legal Operations Manager
Reports directly to Regional Director
Job description
The Opportunity:
A highly regarded insurance carrier seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to join their legal department in either Elmsford or Latham, NY. The position is hybrid: three days in the office; two days remote. The base salary is $152K-$267K with an annual 20% target bonus, long-term incentive and competitive benefits.
Primary Duties:
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for overseeing a team of attorneys defending the carrier's insureds under New York Labor Law, general/premises liability and vehicle liability cases, and will develop, implement and maintain all best practices, protocols, processes and performance standards to ensure best in class legal services of the staff counsel office in representing insureds and containing overall claims expense. Additional duties include the following:
• Leads, coaches and develops all attorneys within the Elmsford or Latham offices.
• Mentors/provides training to attorneys when needed.
• Influences development and implements policies/procedures and performance enforcement among staff counsel office personnel.
• Oversees all litigated cases handled by attorneys within the office.
• Reviews and edits substantive documents drafted by the attorneys as appropriate.
• Analyzes legal office procedures and policies for efficiency and effectiveness and proposes improvements when warranted, ensuring effective implementation of those changes.
• Communicates and supports corporate policies and strategies to staff counsel employees and addresses any concerns regarding these policies or strategies.
• Ensures appropriate conflict checking of all matters at intake and throughout the course of litigation.
• Ultimate responsibility for the ethical conduct of all office personnel and ensuring that all attorneys are licensed and in good standing.
• Participates in committee meetings, roundtables, and conferences within the assigned office(s) and with the claims department at large.
• Responds to Claim Department requests.
• Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals.
• Participates in special projects or task force initiatives as requested.
• Ensures proper usage of the legal case management software.
• Chairs monthly meetings with attorneys.
• Co-chairs monthly staff meetings with Legal Operations Manager.
• Reports directly to Regional Director.
Requirements:
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the New York Bar.
• 15+ years legal experience in litigation, with focus on New York Labor Law and complex commercial litigation.
• 5+ years management experience relative to commercial insurance defense.
• Strong knowledge of New York Labor Law and procedure, as well as CPLR and Administrative Law requirements.
• Excellent jury trial experience in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Proficiency in time management.
• Legal case management software experience.
• Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
• Travel requirements: approximately 50%.
The Partnership – Benefits:
• ABA-MEC Medical Benefit
• PEP 401kPaid
• Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working Advantage {discounts)
• Financial Wellness Program (FinFit)
Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and all applicants will receive considerations for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, ****** orientation or citizenship status.us.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the New York Bar
15+ years legal experience in litigation, with focus on New York Labor Law and complex commercial litigation
5+ years management experience relative to commercial insurance defense
Strong knowledge of New York Labor Law and procedure, as well as CPLR and Administrative Law requirements
Excellent jury trial experience in state and federal courts
Proficiency in Microsoft products
Proficiency in time management
Legal case management software experience
Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills
Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing
Travel requirements: approximately 50%
Benefits
The base salary is $152K-$267K with an annual 20% target bonus, long-term incentive and competitive benefits
ABA-MEC Medical Benefit
PEP 401kPaid
Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Working Advantage {discounts)
Financial Wellness Program (FinFit)
Responsibilities
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for overseeing a team of attorneys defending the carrier's insureds under New York Labor Law, general/premises liability and vehicle liability cases, and will develop, implement and maintain all best practices, protocols, processes and performance standards to ensure best in class legal services of the staff counsel office in representing insureds and containing overall claims expense
Leads, coaches and develops all attorneys within the Elmsford or Latham offices
Mentors/provides training to attorneys when needed
Influences development and implements policies/procedures and performance enforcement among staff counsel office personnel
Oversees all litigated cases handled by attorneys within the office
Reviews and edits substantive documents drafted by the attorneys as appropriate
Analyzes legal office procedures and policies for efficiency and effectiveness and proposes improvements when warranted, ensuring effective implementation of those changes
Communicates and supports corporate policies and strategies to staff counsel employees and addresses any concerns regarding these policies or strategies
Ensures appropriate conflict checking of all matters at intake and throughout the course of litigation
Ultimate responsibility for the ethical conduct of all office personnel and ensuring that all attorneys are licensed and in good standing
Participates in committee meetings, roundtables, and conferences within the assigned office(s) and with the claims department at large
Responds to Claim Department requests
Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals
Participates in special projects or task force initiatives as requested
Ensures proper usage of the legal case management software
Chairs monthly meetings with attorneys
Co-chairs monthly staff meetings with Legal Operations Manager
Reports directly to Regional Director
Job description
The Opportunity:
A highly regarded insurance carrier seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to join their legal department in either Elmsford or Latham, NY. The position is hybrid: three days in the office; two days remote. The base salary is $152K-$267K with an annual 20% target bonus, long-term incentive and competitive benefits.
Primary Duties:
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for overseeing a team of attorneys defending the carrier's insureds under New York Labor Law, general/premises liability and vehicle liability cases, and will develop, implement and maintain all best practices, protocols, processes and performance standards to ensure best in class legal services of the staff counsel office in representing insureds and containing overall claims expense. Additional duties include the following:
• Leads, coaches and develops all attorneys within the Elmsford or Latham offices.
• Mentors/provides training to attorneys when needed.
• Influences development and implements policies/procedures and performance enforcement among staff counsel office personnel.
• Oversees all litigated cases handled by attorneys within the office.
• Reviews and edits substantive documents drafted by the attorneys as appropriate.
• Analyzes legal office procedures and policies for efficiency and effectiveness and proposes improvements when warranted, ensuring effective implementation of those changes.
• Communicates and supports corporate policies and strategies to staff counsel employees and addresses any concerns regarding these policies or strategies.
• Ensures appropriate conflict checking of all matters at intake and throughout the course of litigation.
• Ultimate responsibility for the ethical conduct of all office personnel and ensuring that all attorneys are licensed and in good standing.
• Participates in committee meetings, roundtables, and conferences within the assigned office(s) and with the claims department at large.
• Responds to Claim Department requests.
• Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims professionals.
• Participates in special projects or task force initiatives as requested.
• Ensures proper usage of the legal case management software.
• Chairs monthly meetings with attorneys.
• Co-chairs monthly staff meetings with Legal Operations Manager.
• Reports directly to Regional Director.
Requirements:
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the New York Bar.
• 15+ years legal experience in litigation, with focus on New York Labor Law and complex commercial litigation.
• 5+ years management experience relative to commercial insurance defense.
• Strong knowledge of New York Labor Law and procedure, as well as CPLR and Administrative Law requirements.
• Excellent jury trial experience in state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Proficiency in time management.
• Legal case management software experience.
• Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
• Travel requirements: approximately 50%.
The Partnership – Benefits:
• ABA-MEC Medical Benefit
• PEP 401kPaid
• Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working Advantage {discounts)
• Financial Wellness Program (FinFit)
Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and all applicants will receive considerations for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, ****** orientation or citizenship status.us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Managing Attorney (Hybrid).650 position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
