Associate Attorney
Job Details
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maira Gonzales
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims.
- Review and analyze insurance policies, claims, and underwriting to provide legal advice regarding coverage issues.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, and prepare discovery responses and requests.
- Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and hearings.
- Develop and implement defense strategies, negotiate settlements, and advise clients on legal risks and potential liabilities.
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and updates on case progress.
- Stay current on legal trends, rulings, and changes in laws and regulations that may impact insurance defense cases.
- Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient and effective case management.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense, with a proven track record of successfully defending clients in complex litigation.
- Affiliation with the state bar and in good standing.
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with alternative dispute resolution methods.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to handle large amounts of information and make sound decisions under pressure.
- A high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
- The ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- A strong commitment to client service and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
About the Role
A nationally recognized litigation defense firm is seeking a Litigation Associate for an exciting opportunity. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three to five years of litigation experience with complex high-exposure civil cases, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and be comfortable and competent to step into cases and prepare them for trial on tight time-frames. Willingness to travel required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
- Parking reimbursement and additional perks.
- Flexible, collaborative, and casual work environment.
- Hands-on litigation experience from discovery through trial on engaging cases nationwide.
- Regular travel opportunities.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
Schedule
Not specified.
Pay
$130,000 - $220,000 per year.
Skills
Seasoned attorney with a passion for insurance defense.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
- Parking reimbursement and additional perks.
- Flexible, collaborative, and casual work environment.
- Hands-on litigation experience from discovery through trial on engaging cases nationwide.
- Regular travel opportunities.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
Jobot
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Contact
If you are a seasoned attorney with a passion for insurance defense and a desire to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that values hard work, talent, and the ability to rise to challenges.
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