Sr Staff Attorney, Legal Services - General Litigation

Overview

The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.

- Under the supervision of senior attorneys, a Senior Staff Attorney shall perform the following functions:

- Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate complexity or significance with minimal supervision.

- Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the Company on matters of high complexity or significance.

- Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility.

- Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter.

- Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases.

- Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed.

- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively.

- Provide support to other Law Department groups.

- May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel.

- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Juris Doctorate Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School.

Relevant Work Experience

- Must have a minimum of six years experience as a practicing attorney, required.

- Must be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York, required.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.