VP, Assistant General Counsel – Appellate Counsel

Gornitzky GNY

VP, Assistant General Counsel handling liability claims and legal appeals in New York. Collaborating with outside counsel and managing litigation strategies for GNY’s insureds.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,800 - $303,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in evaluating, drafting, and arguing appeals within the insurance and litigation sectors, particularly in premises liability and New York Labor Law claims. Proficient in managing multiple appeals and motions while effectively communicating complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeInsurance Litigation ExperienceAppeals Drafting and ArgumentationAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsWritten and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Evaluating AppealsDrafting MotionsArguing AppealsLegal ResearchSummary Judgment AnalysisManaging Trial FilingsDispositive MotionsNew York Labor Law KnowledgePremises Liability ExpertiseInsurance Law

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)

Industry Keywords

InsuranceLitigationAppellate PracticeLegal IssuesClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with liability claims and outside counsel on appeals, dispositive motions, and motions in limine in premises liability and New York Labor Law claims.
Review and analyze summary judgment decisions for merits of a potential appeal.
Draft and argue appeals on behalf of GNY’s insureds.
Collaborate with Liability Claims and outside counsel to revise appeals and dispositive motions.
Assist General Counsel and Liability Claims on legal issues and research.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum 8 years insurance and litigation experience including appeals with reported decisions
Experience working in both private appellate practice and as insurance in-house appellate counsel preferred
Extensive, demonstrable experience in evaluating, drafting, and arguing appeals
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Proficiency in managing multiple appeals, motions and trial filings.
Ability to do electronic research; write about complicated legal issues precisely and persuasively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance