Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

Location: Remote within the United States; position based in Westbury, NY and covering Manhattan, Staten Island, and Bronx venues

Annual salary: $118,900–$186,550

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 other first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Provide opinions on liability, damages, and claim value for the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the New York Bar required, with an active license in good standing and compliance with applicable CLE requirements.
• 2 to 6+ years of related litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury.
• Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Strong legal writing, organization, prioritization, multitasking, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to learn and apply complex technical and procedural information.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized development programs and mentorship.
• Certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility.