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The New York Liquidation Bureau (the "Bureau" or "NYLB") is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. We offer extensive benefits and salary commensurate with experience (Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V). Unless otherwise stated, all positions are based at the Bureau’s headquarters in New York City.
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If you are interested in applying for any listed position, please e-mail your resume, with salary requirements, to hr@nylb.org. In your e-mail, please state both the job title and the posting no. for the position you wish to apply for.
All postings are subject to revision, modification and/or withdrawal without notice, and the Bureau may fill any or all posted positions from other sources or determine to not fill any or all posted positions.
Consideration of any application may require the applicant furnishing additional information to the NYLB, as directed by the NYLB.
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Assistant Director of Estate Management
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Posting No.
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08-02
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Date Posted
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April 17, 2008
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Description
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We have an executive management position available for an experienced professional to head the New York Liquidation Bureau’s Estate Management Division. The New York Liquidation Bureau (“NYLB”) discharges the obligations of the New York State Superintendent of Insurance under the New York Insurance Law and carries out the Superintendent’s duties as the court-appointed statutory receiver of impaired or insolvent insurance companies.
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Responsibilities
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- Manage the Estate Management Division which administers creditors’ claims against insolvent estates.
- Monitor the registration and ultimate payment of allowed claims.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Assist with the development of an insolvent estate’s assets and liabilities profile.
- Develop and implement internal procedures and policies to improve productivity, reliability, and quality of work output and oversee systems and databases.
- Run the day-to-day operations of the Estate Management Division.
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Qualifications
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- MBA
- Business background.
- Ten years of related industry experience, with at least five years in supervisory/management positions.
- Mass tort, audit and reconciliation experience necessary.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
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Associate Counsel – (In-House Insurance Defense Attorney Litigation Section)
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Posting No.
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08-03
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Date Posted
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May 21, 2008
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Description
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The Legal Division of the New York Liquidation Bureau (“NYLB”) is looking for an in-house attorney for its Third Party Litigation Section.
This in-house attorney will be expected to handle a full docket of cases involving tort actions, and, if necessary, Workers’ Compensation cases.
His or her work will include all phases of third party litigation including, but not limited to, preparing pleadings, discovery demands and responses, depositions, motions, trials, and appeals.
He or she is expected to formulate a well thought-out defense theory and make appropriate and timely recommendations for resources, such as experts and investigators.
Associate Counsel communicates with, and provides insightful case analysis and evaluations to the insured, the Claims Division and Executive Division.
He or she will also assist the Attorney of Record in the overall improvement of the Third Party Litigation Section.
He or she will perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the Attorney of Record, General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.
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Responsibilities
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- Handles a full docket of tort actions, and if necessary, Workers’ Compensation cases.
- Formulates well thought-out defense theories and makes appropriate and timely recommendations for resources.
- Prepares pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions and appellate briefs.
- Conduct depositions and trials, argues motions and handles appeals.
- Appears before all courts in the State of New York, including all New York State courts, federal courts, and the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.
- Assists in providing legal advice, interpretations and recommendations to the Attorney of Record.
- Assists the Attorney of Record develop, review, recommend and implement new techniques, policies, or procedures aimed at improving the productivity, reliability, technical innovation, and quality of work output.
- Assists the Attorney of Record when consulting with and assisting the General Counsel.
- Works on special projects with the Attorney of Record and/or General Counsel as needed. Performs related duties as required.
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Qualifications
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- Duly admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
- New York Admission required.
- Minimum six years’ civil litigation experience, including experience defending personal injury actions and substantial experience preparing pleadings and taking and defending depositions.
- Trial experience required.
- Some first and second-chair personal injury trial experience, including jury selection, direct and cross examination, and opening and closing statements.
- Familiarity with the functions and terminology of the insurance industry.
- Ability to manage a large case load and to meet stringent deadlines.
- Strong litigation and advocacy skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Creative, self-motivated and results-oriented approach.
- Computer proficiency.
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