What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense position at Ascendion?
We are a growing firm, looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has 2 years of experience, with previous deposition and premises liability experience.
Requirements:
- 2 years of experience
- Previous deposition experience
- 1 years of insurance defense experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in New York
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of insurance defense cases, from initial claim evaluation to final resolution.
- Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and develop effective defense strategies for clients.
- Draft various legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs to support defense strategies.
- Handle written discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for these proceedings
The annual salary for this position is between 130k-160k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule PTO Vacation time
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000