National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney in New York, New York. This role involves supporting the representation of a large, national logistics services provider, focusing on litigation strategy, large-scale discovery, and national claims oversight. The position offers flexibility with in-person, remote, or hybrid working arrangements.

Duties

• Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively address discovery issues.
• Develop strategic discovery responses aligned with national litigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate discovery processes for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage and enhance a national claims program for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with attorneys, partners, and clients on case strategy and discovery plans.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and emerging legal issues.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong discovery experience required.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional litigation or national claims programs preferred.
• Background in transportation, logistics, or related regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client counseling and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills

• Strong discovery and litigation management skills.
• Ability to handle multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Proficiency in client counseling and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical proficiency with litigation tools.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and competitive compensation.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.