Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense & Municipal Liability
Job Description
Sokoloff Stern LLP is a litigation-focused law firm that represents insurers, municipalities, businesses and other clients in trials and appeals across a wide range of complex legal matters. The firm concentrates its practice in civil rights, employment law, discrimination and harassment, free speech, association, religion, land use, election law, police procedure, education law, general liability, and complex torts. Candidates joining the firm can expect exposure to sophisticated, high-impact cases and a collaborative environment dedicated to high professional standards.
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We are seeking an experienced trial attorney with demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience to join its expanding civil litigation practice at our Poughkeepsie office in the beautiful Hudson Valley. This is a hands-on trial position for an attorney who can independently prepare and try cases through verdict. Our practice includes insurance defense, automobile liability, municipal liability, premises liability, general negligence, and related civil litigation matters.
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Responsibilities:
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- Serve as lead counsel at jury and bench trials
- Independently manage an active litigation caseload
- Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
- Take and defend depositions
- Appear at conferences, hearings, and oral arguments
- Draft and argue dispositive and other substantive motions
- Prepare witnesses, experts, exhibits, motions in limine, jury charges, and other trial materials
- Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
- Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers regarding case strategy, developments, and evaluations
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff
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Qualifications:
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- Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
- Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience
- Ability to independently prepare and try cases through verdict
- Strong courtroom and advocacy skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Sound judgment and strong case-management skills
- Experience in insurance defense, general negligence, municipal liability or related civil litigation strongly preferred
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What we offer:
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- Base salary: $160,000+ commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Generous vacation time
- Professional Development budget
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including 401k match
- Hybrid work options available
- Collegial, flexible, and genuinely nice team of professionals
- Hands-on litigation experience and real growth opportunities
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Send resume and writing sample to: jlivoti@sokoloffstern.com
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