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Chubb Group of Insurance Companies' New York House Counsel firm Eustace Prezioso Yapchanyk & Yang is seeking a Senior Attorney to handle Directors and Officers Liability and Employment/Housing Discrimination matters. Education and Licenses:J.D. Degree from Accredited Law SchoolBar Admission to New York State Courts and New York Federal Courts. Position Description:As a member of Eustace Prezioso Yapchanyk & Yang, this attorney will be responsible for defending Chubb-insured institutional clients and boards of directors against a wide range of directors and officers liability, employment liability, and housing discrimination matters before New York federal and state courts and administrative agencies. The subject matters litigated will include directors and officers liability claims, homeowner association/condominium/cooperative housing disputes, employment and housing discrimination claims, wage and hour law claims, Americans with Disabilities Act claims in employment, public accommodation and digital accessibility contexts. Range of clients to be represented encompass large publicly traded corporations, privately held organizations, not for profit organizations, educational institutions, health industry institutions, cultural institutions, condominium/cooperative/homeowner association boards of directors, financial services institutions, real estate developers and managers, technology companies.Responsibilities and expectations will include: trial work, appellate work, mediations and arbitrations, conducting and defending depositions, pre-trial discovery, pleadings, dispositive motion practice, formal written analysis and evaluation of complex legal issues and litigation strategies to clients and insurer's Claim professionals, commitment to customer service, on-going communication, and responsiveness. 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.Qualifications, Competencies and Technical Skills:J.D. Degree from accredited law schoolBar Admission to New York State Courts and New York Federal Courts. 15+ years of experience successfully defending directors and officers, employment liability, housing discrimination, wage and hour, ADA claims.Experience litigating before New York state and New York federal courts and administrative agencies, including EEOC, State Division of Human Rights, CNY Human Rights Commission.Extensive knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal and state court and administrative agency rules. Sophisticated and effective oral and written advocacy skills and negotiation tactics. Critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to accurately analyze and evaluate complex legal liability and damages issues, and to develop effective litigation plans and resolution strategies.Professional, proactive, timely, and consistent communication with clients, insurer's Claim professionals, and colleagues.Excellent time management and organizational skill with the ability to work independently and excel in a high-volume environment.Proficiency utilizing digital case management and communication technology and tools, in order optimize performance, efficiency, and results.The pay range for the role is $117,000 to $189,000. 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.Full timePosting Date: 2024-09-24