Interim NY Workers Compensation Attorney

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an interim NY Workers Compensation Attorney.

Overview : The Staff Attorney will litigate cases throughout the state of New York. The selected individual will be required to work closely with claim centers and insureds to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation.

Experience: The successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below.

Location: This role is fully remote anywhere on the East Coast; however, candidates must be licensed in the state of New York.

Responsibilities Include:

• Handle hearings, trials and depositions before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board and other legal tasks as needed
• Create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
• Attend hearings and other court appearances, depositions, and trial with autonomy.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for the insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients.

Qualifications Include:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of New York is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal practice with demonstrable verdict experience within insurance defense.
• First chair jury trial experience is preferred but not required.
• Legal research and motion practice expertise.
• Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus.
• Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Pay rate: $65/hour

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

JOB ID: 263476