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It is a pleasure to welcome you and to thank you for visiting HerefordInsurance.com. We are a great company in an exciting industry with a very bright future. Hereford Insurance Company offers a challenging working environment and excellent pay & benefits in line with the market in which we operate. We want to attract, retain, and motivate people that embrace the following standards:
1. Aim to satisfy customers every time
2. Challenge and improve all we do
3. Be passionate about the job
4. Act as a team
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If you are interested in working at Hereford Insurance Company, please feel free to apply for the open positions posted below.
Kindly e-mail qualifying resume with salary requirements to: humanresources@herefordinsurance.com. Attention: HR Generalist.
Hereford Insurance Company
36-01 43rd Avenue 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
We are an equal opportunity employer and, as such consider all individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes Medical, Dental, 401K Plan, TransitChek, and more.
Date 03/2026
Job Title: Attorney 1st Party (Remote)
Description: In-house defense counsel is seeking a No-Fault Attorney responsible for case assignments from inception to resolution, to appear in courts in all venues in the Metropolitan area, conduct EUOs and arbitration. The position also includes motion work, preparing master arbitration documents with the AAA.
Experience/Other Details: New York Admission is a MUST Juris Doctor Degree. The candidate will also have prior experience in the no-fault field, including trials, motions, depositions, conferences, arbitrations, all legal documents.
Salary Range: $90K-$130K
Date 03/2026
Job Title: No-Fault Paralegal Motions (Onsite)
Description: Investigate and research complex legal matters to prepare and serve legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is the drafting and preparation of motions, cross-motions and responses. Enter data into the legal computer system. Type and serve letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepare exhibits. Make copies of legal documents and mail for claims department. Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, hearings. Analyze work papers, reports and special projects. Edit legal forms and documents. Prepare and serve legal documents. Prepare and respond to discovery demands. Coordinate and communicate with various court clerks and personnel. Review the file to make sure discovery is complete after the Note of Issue is served.
Qualifications: An associate's degree, certification in paralegal studies and a minimum of six years of legal assistant work experience.
Salary Range: $50k-$60k
Date 03/2026
Job Title: No-Fault Trial Prep Paralegal (Onsite)
Description: Experienced no fault paralegal to handle, communicate and create plans with claims on trials, negotiate and settle trials, prepare trial packets for trials going forward, determine compliance for cases on the trial calendar. Preparation of mandatory arbitration packets. A knowledge of no fault defense law is a must. A background in no fault on the claims side in addition to a paralegal background is also a plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Communicate with Claims regarding final trial plans. Coordinate scheduling of all witnesses for trial (Peer Doctors/Coders/In House witnesses) by communicating with vendors/In House Witnesses. Assure Expert Witness prepared in a timely manner. Enter witness names on shared outlook calendar. Reminder to witnesses two days before trial. Prepare the physical files for trial. Assure all final trials have a plan in place. Follow same procedures with Trial De Novos as with Trials. Have arbitration packets for attorneys appearances ready at least one to two days prior to appearance. Prepare Mandatory Arbitration Submissions for submission to court in a timely fashion. Track upcoming final motion dates in Kings and assure attorney has prepared xmsj or opp if its P’s MSJ to avoid defaults as the volume is high.
Qualifications: Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience as No-Fault Paralegal.
Salary Range: $50k-$60k
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Date 03/2026
Job Title: Senior Trial Attorney
Description: Responsible for their case assignment from inception to resolution, i.e. service of answer, discovery demands, motions, orders, court appearances, depositions, trial, etc. Maintains diary so as to meet all deadlines on motions, orders, court appearances, appeals, etc. Meets all deadlines with respect to initiating or responding to legal documents, i.e. motions, opposition papers, orders (serving same with notice of settlement or entry), etc. At all times conducts him or herself in a professional and courteous manner. Adheres to the NYS Code of Ethics in the conducting of his or her duties as attorney for their clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides legal advice to HIC with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the speedy resolution of lawsuits. Appear in the courts in all venues in the metropolitan area or at a deposition on cases that are assigned to other attorneys in the office who may not be available to appear on their own case. Provide timely reports to the managing attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances. Provide timely reports to the claims supervisor or examiner assigned to the case. Alerts the managing attorney of any problems arising in connection with his or her file, i.e. defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, excess verdicts, etc. Research the law to remain current on issues of liability and regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc. Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner. Provide all court appearance dates to the legal staff member assigned to such task. Timely documents all activity on the file in the activity log of the file.
Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree, experience in trials, motions, conferences, depositions, arbitrations, all legal documents and settlement negotiations.
Salary Range: $100K-$155K
Date 03/2026
Job Title: Trial Attorney
Description: This Trial Attorney will be responsible for the defense of personal injury lawsuits arising from motor vehicle losses. This includes but is not limited to motions, depositions, court appearances, trials, arbitrations, etc. The Trial Attorney is required to maintain a diary to ensure all deadlines are met, both internal and those fixed by a Court. The Trial Attorney is expected to provide timely reports to the Managing Attorney and the assigned claims staff. The Trial Attorney will be expected to make appearances in all venues in the New York City Metropolitan area. The Trial Attorney is expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner befitting an attorney licensed to practice law. The Trial Attorney is expected to adhere to the New York State Rules of Professional Conduct and meet their eligibility requirements for biennial registration. The Trial Attorney will be expected to maintain direct contact with their client(s) on any assigned cases and to foster continued communication with their client(s) throughout the entirety of litigation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to Hereford Insurance Company with respect to liability, current law, etc. to encourage the fair and speedy resolution of lawsuits in the best interests of their client(s), Attend court events, conferences, motion appearances, depositions, trials, etc.…independently throughout the New York City Metropolitan region, Provide timely reports to the Managing Attorney with respect to court and deposition appearances, Provide timely reports to the assigned claim staff for the respective claim assignment, Provide timely notices and updates to the Managing Attorney of any developments in a case i.e. wins, defaults, preclusion orders, orders striking the answer, judgments, excess verdicts, etc., Stay abreast of the developments in case law, statutes, regulations or industry opinions to remain current on issues of liability, regulatory issues, insurance coverage, etc., Respond to emails and telephone messages in a timely manner, Timely and accurately document all activity in the file, Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree is REQUIRED, Admission to the New York Bar is REQUIRED, must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New York and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements, Prior Litigation Experience Preferred, Strong Communication Skills, Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, Strong legal research skills, Strong organizational skills.
Salary Range: $100K-$153K
Date 03/2026
Title: Paralegal
Description: Investigate and research complex legal matters to prepare and serve legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments Enters the data into the legal computer system, Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives, follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e. prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc., Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions, Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints, prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer, types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints, Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc., prepares exhibits, makes copies of legal documents and mail for claims department, closes legal files and enters data into legal computer system, assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, hearing, Editing legal forms and documents and prepare and serve legal documents, responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients and claims department regarding legal matters/cases, prepares and serves discovery demands, responds to discovery demands, In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits
Qualifications: 5 Plus years of experience in the related fields preferred, Paralegal certificate preferred
Salary Range: $60k-$65k
Date 03/2026
Job Title: Senior Underwriter (Hybrid)
Description: Provide support to both the Liability and Workers' Compensation departments, Analyze drivers’ history and accidents to determine coverage eligibility and premiums, Quality control of all new and renewal policies, as well as endorsements, Audit policies for accuracy and completeness of information or the application, Maintain underwriting files, Assist the department manager and assistant manager in completing various projects as needed, Analyze new business applications and endorsements and make decisions on all of them.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Accurately and effectively complete your daily duties. Evaluate, analyze, and assess the risk to determine coverage eligibility and premiums. Using data to make informed decisions regarding risk. Managing renewals and reviewing new business submissions. Interacting with agents to gather information on the applicant.
Qualifications: Career experience is a must, and for-hire industry exposure is a plus. Workers' compensation underwriting experience; strong underwriting and customer service skills. Computer literacy.
Salary: $65k-$77k
Date 03/2026
Title: Bodily Injury Adjuster (Remote – NJ/NY)
Description: Responsible for the investigation, evaluation and negotiation of bodily injury claims. Must be able to manage multiple disciplines and have good analytical, documentation and negotiation skills. Must handle non-litigated bodily injury claims.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Initiate the relevant investigation required upon receipt of new losses. Obtain statements from all parties involved, either written or verbal. Document all activities on the claims notepad. Index all injured claimants. Maintain a diary on all files. Make liability determinations based on appropriate investigation. Obtain and review medical records to determine injury value. Maintain appropriate claim reserves. Adhere to HIC policy relating to reserve and settlement authority. Complete large loss reports in compliance with HIC policy. Negotiate settlements with claimants and/or attorneys. Contact other carriers to obtain injury information.
Other Duties/Qualifications: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor. Understand liability, comparative negligence, and how to apply it. Strong negotiation skills. Computer literacy. Adhere to HIC policy and procedures. Follow supervisory instruction
Salary Range: $60k-$68k
Date 03/2026
Title: Property Damage Adjuster (Hybrid)
Description: Responsible for the investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and disposal of all assigned, insured, and claimant auto property damage claims, including suits, pursuant to Regulation 64.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Initiate the relevant investigation required upon receipt of new losses. Obtain statements from all parties involved, either written or verbal. Make coverage and liability determinations based on appropriate investigation. Ensure proper evaluation, valuation of damages, and reserving of assigned claims. Review estimates and complete total loss valuations. Handle property damage-related subrogation matters. Negotiate with insureds and claimants, or their legal representatives. Communicate with all clients to achieve optimal customer satisfaction while in compliance with Regulation 64. Document all activities on the claims notepad. Maintain a diary on all files
Other Duties/Qualifications: Proficient in Regulation 64 and the Vehicle and Traffic Laws (VTL). Understand liability, comparative negligence, and how to apply it. Strong negotiation skills. Proficient in handling auto property damage claims. One year experience in investigating and negotiating comparative negligence auto property damage claims. Computer literacy. Adhere to HIC policy and procedures. Follow supervisory instruction
Salary Range: $50k-$58k
Date 03/2026
Title: Bodily Injury Adjuster, Litigation
Description: Responsible for the investigation, evaluation and negotiation of bodily injury claims. Must be able to manage multiple disciplines and have good analytical, documentation and negotiation skills. Must handle litigated and non-litigated bodily injury claims.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Initiate the relevant investigation required upon receipt of new losses. Obtain statements from all parties involved, either written or verbal. Document all activities on the claims notepad. Index all injured claimants. Maintain a diary on all files. Make liability determinations based on appropriate investigation. Obtain and review medical records to determine injury value. Maintain appropriate claim reserves. Adhere to HIC policy relating to reserve and settlement authority. Complete large loss reports in compliance with HIC policy. Negotiate settlements with claimants and/or attorneys. Contact other carriers to obtain injury information. Manage litigation by directing defense counsel and monitoring costs
Other Duties/Qualifications: Understand liability, comparative negligence, and how to apply it. Strong negotiation skills. Proficient in handling litigated bodily injury claims. Computer literacy. Adhere to HIC policy and procedures. Follow supervisory instruction
Salary Range: $63k-$73k
Date 03/2026
Title: No Fault PIP Adjuster (Hybrid)
Description: A vital and highly analytical position responsible for the adjustment of complex No-Fault claims. Must be conversant in NYS Insurance Department, Regulations 68; familiar with the process of identifying potential fraud claims for referral to HIC’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU); familiar with the use of all No-Fault forms; familiar with HIC’s No-Fault process to monitor peer reviews, independent medical examinations (IME), and the denial of No-Fault claims; familiar with the process of arbitration, subrogation, and legal suits resulting from No-Fault Claims adjusting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Initiate the relevant investigative techniques (EUO, SIU) as part of the claims process. make coverage determinations and request appropriate investigation to facilitate proper handling of files. Forward NF1, NF2 Forms upon receiving a new No-Fault claim. Make immediate contact with the applicant, or his representative to gather information necessary to the adjustment of the claim. Index all No-Fault applicants (ISO), record and monitor responses. Maintain a diary of all files assigned to the adjuster. Review all No-Fault communications received on assigned files. Review and monitor files for closing. Review all medical and expense bills submitted for duplication, and issue payment as appropriate. Follow HIC’s No-Fault Vendor procedures for the initiation of independent medical examinations. medically manage through the proper use of IME and peer reviews as well as proper requests for verification. Request six month EOB’s and review and document files with action plans and injury and medical status.
Other Duties/Qualifications This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor. Must be conversant in NYS Insurance Department, Regulations 68; ability to work in Windows software applications.
Salary Range: $50k-$60k
Date: 03/2026
Title: No Fault Litigation Processor (Hybrid)
Description: No Fault Litigation Processor is assigned to the Arbitration, or In-coming Suit/Litigation Team to support the Litigation Adjusters in the performance of their responsibilities. Litigation Processor will adapt to new duties and responsibilities as the needs arise to provide efficient and evolving support for the needs of the department and the Adjusters.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist the adjusters in the various functions of handling PIP Arbitration/Litigation. Maintain a pending of experience appropriate arbitration cases and/or summons and complaints (suits).
Other Duties: Index in-coming suits. Prepare out-going checks for mailing. Prepare cases for defense. Process settlement payments. Contact plaintiffs and obtain stipulations extending time to answer. Contact AAA and obtain Extensions of Time. Document the suit and/or arbitration folder with review of bills. Provide support as assigned by the Team Leader, or Supervisor.
Qualifications: Proficient in windows-based applications, proficient in medata repricing reviews. Evolving knowledge in No Fault Regulation 68 and imaged file organization.
Salary Range: $35k-$45k