No-Fault Attorney

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Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Sarah C. Varghese & Associates is a mid-sized No-Fault defense firm serving as staff counsel and are employees of the Law Department of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. We are expanding and seeking an attorney with 1-5 years legal experience to join our Jericho NY office. The selected candidate will handle a high-volume caseload of PIP matters in both the arbitration (AAA) and litigation formats. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves court appearances through all phases of discovery through trial, arbitration hearings, and extensive motion practice. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Based in Jericho, NY, this position will require travel and appearances on Long Island and in the 5 boroughs of Metro New York.
Location: 300 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 260, Jericho New York 11753

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Handles a high-volume caseload of PIP matters in both arbitration (AAA) and litigation formats
• Handles a caseload from inception through discovery, motion practice, and trial in a fast-paced environment committed to quality of work.

• Previous Experience Required
  • 1-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in No-Fault/PIP areas of law
  • Experience with AAA

• Key Skills Required

  • Experience in drafting and orally arguing summary judgment motions

  • File ownership

  • Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience

  • Effective written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work in a team setting and directing support staff on administrative matters related to file handling

• Technology/Software Experience Required

  • Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form

  • Working knowledge of a Case Management system

  • Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

• Education Requirements Including Licenses and Certifications

  • J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials

  • Must have an active law license to practice in New York and a member in good standing with the State Bar of New York

Additional Details:

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
• Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm.
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function.
• Irregular hours may be required

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