Attorney - Insurance Defense

Well-decorated insurance defense firm with an opening in the Atlanta office.

About us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permanent Attorney with a strong background in Insurance Defense to join our dynamic legal team. Our ideal candidate should possess an in-depth knowledge of insurance defense law, products liability, and premises liability defense, and have a proven track record of successful defense litigation. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurance companies in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• Provide expert legal advice on insurance defense law, products liability, and premises liability defense.
• Conduct thorough and detailed investigations into insurance claims to determine the validity of the claim and the potential for defense.
• Draft, review, and modify legal documents related to insurance defense cases.
• Prepare and present defense cases in court.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company to resolve cases efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Stay abreast of current legislation and legal developments in insurance defense law and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to develop and implement effective defense strategies.
• Provide training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense law, with a focus on products liability and premises liability defense.
• Proven experience representing insurance companies in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex legal issues efficiently.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• A strategic thinker with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Pay

$100,000 - $170,000 per year