Job Description Chubb's New York City House Counsel firm, Eustace Prezioso Yapchanyk & Yang is seeking an experience and skilled New York litigation 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. Qualifications A successful candidate must be an attorney licenses to practice before New York's state and federal courts, should posses 5+ years of demonstrated success in litigation a wide range of New York tort matters, and should possess the professional stature and business acumen needed to be a productive member of the firm. The successful candidate should also possess:
- Expertise in litigation premises liability, construction site accident, elevator accidents, motor vehicle liability, products liability, industrial accidents, municipal liability, contractual indemnity, wrong death and complex medical and economic damages.
- Enthusiasm and aptitude for trying cases to a jury, with demonstrated successful trial experience preferred.
- Knowledge of New York State and Federal Court procedural law, pleading, discovery, motion practice, and pretrial techniques and strategies.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
- Knowledge of the substantive law applicable to New York tort defense litigation, with advanced analytical skills needed to address complex legal issues.
- 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.
The pay range for the role is $120,000 to $160,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may 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.