Sr./Trial Attorney - Hamilton, NJ (Hybrid)
Company: Selective Insurance Group
Location: Broken Arrow
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Sr./Trial Attorney - Hamilton, NJ (Hybrid) A new job is a big
decision. Don't work just anywhere. Be Selective.Our
BusinessSelective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty
insurance company with a history of strong financial performance
for over 95 years. Focused on exceptional employee and customer
experience, we are frequently recognized for awards and honors,
including being named to Forbes' 2021 Best Workplaces in Financial
Services and Insurance list.Our CultureWe genuinely care about each
other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Our
leaders actively champion career development and invite us to voice
unique ideas and diverse perspectives. If that sounds appealing, we
think you would feel inspired on our team to achieve and be
rewarded for extraordinary results.Selective Insurance is seeking
an experienced Sr./Trial Attorney to handle insurance defense cases
for our Hamilton, NJ Staff Counsel office.The attorney, with the
assistance of a talented support staff, will be responsible for the
defense of the case from start to resolution. The position requires
exceptional client communication skills, documented trial skills as
well as the ability to report and respond to the carrier with
insight and timeliness. In return, the position offers a
competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to use your
litigation skills. -Job Responsibilities
- Directs and undertakes discovery practice including
depositions, expert selection and all other pre-trial
preparations.
- Communicates with, meets and regularly updates the client and
claims personnel regarding the status of pending matters.
Communicates with opposing counsel, the courts and others as
needed.
- Researches and briefs issues using -Lexis and other
computer/web based data sources, law reporters and other law
library materials.
- Develops litigation strategy for all assigned cases.
- Provides analysis to claims in the form of legal opinions,
recommendations and digests of recent developments in decisional
and statutory law.
- Controls and directs clerical activity, in accordance with
office protocol, necessary to support function of position.
- Reports to managing attorney concerning status of matters and
provides other information as requested. -
- Tries cases to conclusion before judges, juries and other
triers of fact including ADR.
- Travels to depositions, court appearances, claims and client
meetings, and other events as necessary. Travel represents
approximately 20% of employee's time.
- Engages in other activity as directed by the managing attorney
including limited management responsibilities if appropriate.Job
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years legal experience in the jurisdiction
required.
- Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required. Member in
good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, or similar required.
Typing skill required. Legal case management software experience
preferred.
- Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication
skills required.The salary range for this position is: Trial
Attorney $92,400 - $152,600; -Sr. Trial Attorney $103,400 -
$170,900. The actual base salary is based on geographic location,
and the range is representative of salaries for this role
throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include
the candidate's qualifications and experience. Job Grade or Level
will be based on experience. Selective is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every
individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives.
We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates
diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and
experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that
support our continued and growing success. Building a highly
engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we
believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect
and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to
embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of
acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and
opinions.Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.
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