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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, White Plains, New York, United States,


Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking a Personal Injury Defense Attorney. This position entails being a part of a team-oriented approach that consists of attorneys and paralegals in the coordinated evaluation and resolution of each matter addressed within a Legal Project Management approach.This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities.The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices in the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.The Position

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in the state of New York5+ years defending personal injury claims venued in NY Supreme Courts, including having led plaintiffs' depositions and drafted substantive motionsExperience with premises liability claimsSuperior analytical skillsProfessional written work product, with the ability to concisely explain what matters most and why for clients, courts, and litigant counselLegal project management experience is helpfulResponsibilities

Claim investigation: client and non-party interaction with paralegal support to efficiently address what matters mostUnderstanding the anatomy to independently evaluate medical causation and interact with the medical professionConduct 50-h hearingsConducting and defending depositionsUnderstanding and applying CPLR discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate, and enforce external and internal party complianceSettlement negotiations and ADR ForumsRegularly handle court appearances and conferencesSpearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategiesWhy Should You Apply?

Excellent Benefits including a 401k matchProfessional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney TrainingGenerous PTO planExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCorporate Discount PlansThe annualized salary range for this position is $135,000 to $160,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to [email] and putting "White Plains Personal Injury Defense Attorney" in the subject line.We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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