Associate Counsel - Syracuse, NY (Remote)

Location: Remote, but must be within a commutable distance of Syracuse, NY

Annual salary: $104,550–$162,975

Company

hirify.global is a large United States auto insurer and a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.

What you will do

• Defend lawsuits filed in New York courts and handle first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Provide opinions to the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned matters at trial or dispositive hearings and travel to required legal proceedings and meetings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York and maintain applicable licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• 2 to 6+ years of related litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Strong written communication, organization, prioritization, multitasking, conflict-resolution, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work remotely from a commutable distance to Syracuse, NY and travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences.

Nice to have

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence or email.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and workplace flexibility.