Job DescriptionThe Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate complexity or significance with minimal supervision.
- Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the Company on matters of high complexity or significance.
- Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility.
- Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter.
- Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases.
- Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively.
- Provide support to other Law Department groups.
- May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- Juris Doctorate Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School.
Relevant Work Experience- Must have a minimum of five years' experience as a practicing attorney, required.
- Must be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York, required.
Licenses and Certifications- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
Benefits:We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
