Amalgamated Life Insurance Company
Attorney
Amalgamated Life Insurance Company, White Plains, New York, United States,
Represents the Company, its affiliated companies, and client ERISA Funds in all facets of federal court litigation (primarily collection-related). Prepares various documents and reports for Court, Company Management, and Funds’ Trustees. Manages a team of two (2) paralegals who work in the above areas. Supervises the work of local counsel nationally to ensure compliance with Funds’ litigation requirements.
Responsibilities:Draft court documents, including pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and demand letters.Court appearances and arguments.Meetings and negotiations.Preparation for and examination of parties and witnesses at depositions.Preparation of Trustees’ reports, opinion letters, and settlement agreements.Coordination with Company affiliated Companies’ staff.Supervision of local counsel and Funds Staff.
Minimum Requirements:Law degree, admitted in New York State and federal courts.Two or more years' experience as an attorney.Ability to successfully communicate legal and financial concepts using verbal and written communication skills.Well-developed analytical and advocacy skills, both written and oral.
Knowledge of the following (Helpful):ERISA, including representation of multi-employer funds and withdrawal liability.Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, discovery, and federal court litigation, NYS Civil Practice Law and Rules.Collection practices and procedures.Computer programs including Westlaw; Court databases (ECF, PACER); Lexis/Nexis/Accurint; Dun & Bradstreet; Word; MS Office Suite; Excel.Ability to manage paralegal staff.
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Responsibilities:Draft court documents, including pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and demand letters.Court appearances and arguments.Meetings and negotiations.Preparation for and examination of parties and witnesses at depositions.Preparation of Trustees’ reports, opinion letters, and settlement agreements.Coordination with Company affiliated Companies’ staff.Supervision of local counsel and Funds Staff.
Minimum Requirements:Law degree, admitted in New York State and federal courts.Two or more years' experience as an attorney.Ability to successfully communicate legal and financial concepts using verbal and written communication skills.Well-developed analytical and advocacy skills, both written and oral.
Knowledge of the following (Helpful):ERISA, including representation of multi-employer funds and withdrawal liability.Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, discovery, and federal court litigation, NYS Civil Practice Law and Rules.Collection practices and procedures.Computer programs including Westlaw; Court databases (ECF, PACER); Lexis/Nexis/Accurint; Dun & Bradstreet; Word; MS Office Suite; Excel.Ability to manage paralegal staff.
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