Liability Trial Attorney

Location: NY - Melville, United States

Salary: $106,300–$175,400 annual base salary, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurer with a national legal organization focused on claims litigation, client service, and professional development.

What you will do

• Handle a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial, hearing, and appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, try cases to verdict, and negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently, traveling as required by business needs.
• Provide case analysis, recommendations, advice, and training to insured clients, claim partners, and business partners.
• Use case management technology and automation while maintaining collaborative client and internal relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney; 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred for the role.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required.
• Experience independently handling cases through trial or hearing and appeal, including hearings, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.
• Strong legal research, persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel to court proceedings and other meetings; a valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative legal organization with a focus on innovation, professional development, and local client service.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees and family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum, plus a company-funded pension plan.
• At least 20 paid time-off days annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness resources, mental health counseling, health coaching, and caregiving support.
• Volunteer and charitable giving programs, including matching gifts and volunteer rewards.