Sr./Trial Attorney- Workers Compensation (NY Hybrid)

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Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work^®â€¯in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. 

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At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely – we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.  

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process. 

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Selective Insurance is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney/Sr. Trial Attorney to handle workers’ compensation cases for our New York team. Ideal candidate will be located in the Buffalo, Elmsford or Albany area.

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

• Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memoranda, reports, appeals, articles, etc. using our legal case management software.
• 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.
• 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 New York is required.
• Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required. Member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction required (New York).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, or similar required. Typing skill required.
• Legal case management software experience required.
• Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required.

The salary range for this position is:  Trial Attorney $106,000 - $167,000; Sr. Trial Attorney $119,000 - $188,000. 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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Salary

• $119,000 - $188,000