JOB DESCRIPTION Chubb's New York City House Counsel firm, Yapchanyk Prezioso & Yang is seeking a candidate for a casualty attorney position. This Casualty Attorney will handle a caseload of the firm's matters in both State and Federal Courts in the New York City region. A successful candidate must be an attorney licensed to practice before New York's state and federal courts, should possess 1 to 3 years experience. The successful candidate will also possess:
- Enthusiasm and aptitude for learning the aspects of discovery and trials.
- Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
- Commitment to communicated effectively and strategically with clients regarding litigated matters, including consistent adherence to time-sensitive formal reporting requirements.
- Commitment, enthusiasm, and skills necessary to provide excellent customer service to clients, Claim Department customers, and internal customers within the firm.
- Technological savvy needed to thrive as a litigator in a digital environment.
- Commitment to teamwork and ability to work effectively with other as needed to advance the firm's business.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and carefully in a high volume environment.
- Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS - J.D. Degree from Accredited Law School
- 5+ years of experience successfully litigating employment liability, housing discrimination, wage and hour, ADA claims, directors and officers claims before New York State and Federal courts and administrative agencies, including EEOC.
- Extensive knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal and state court and administrative agency rules regarding employment/housing discrimination.
- Sophisticated and effective oral and written advocacy skills and negotiation skills.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to accurately analyze, evaluate, and develop strategy for resolving complex legal liability and damages issues.
- Enthusiasm and skills necessary to provide excellent customer service through professional, proactive, timely, and consistent communication with clients, insurer's Claim professionals, and colleagues.
- Proficiency utilizing digital case management and communication technology and tools, in order to optimize performance, efficiency, and results Technology skills to thrive as a litigator in a digital environment
- Strong team player willing to work effectively with others, at all levels and to step outside a defined role where required to advance the firm's business
- Excellent time management and organizational skill with the ability to work independently and excel in a high-volume environment.
The base pay range for the role is $131, 000 to $220, 000. The specific offer may fall outside of the range and will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role is also eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found at https: //careers.chubb.com/global/en/north-america. The disclosed pay range estimate may also be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
ABOUT US Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.
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