Job Description
Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking a senior civil litigation attorney to join our New York City office in our Automotive and Trucking Negligence department. Responsibilities The successful candidate will have previously managed a full caseload of motor vehicle negligence claims and/or general liability claims. This candidate will also have managed junior attorneys and/or staff members in their case-related responsibilities. Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other case related documents Communicate with clients, insurance company contacts, and opposing counsel Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions Attend in-person and virtual court appearances Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients Analyze and summarize medical or other case related records and highlight important information Write reports to clients analyzing issues and communicating the status of the case Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines Manage junior attorneys and staff Requirements 7 years of experience in civil litigation with a specialization in either motor vehicle negligence and/or general liability Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments Experience in handling a full caseload Experience in managing junior attorneys and/or staff Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with less experienced attorneys, senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system. Pay: From $130,000/year