Senior Staff Attorney

Remote position based in Georgia; some in-person meetings may be required. Full-time, temporary role with an estimated duration of 3 months.

Pay

$80.00 – $85.00 per hour.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of legal practice with demonstrable verdict experience within insurance defense.
• First chair jury trial experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Corp-to-corp (C2C) arrangements are not available.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues; conduct extensive legal research and develop well-reasoned strategies.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, depositions, and trials with autonomy.
• Partner with Claims Partners to achieve optimal results for insured clients.
• Provide timely communications, legal advice, and services to clients on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate professionally with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file, and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain professional expertise.

Skills

• Legal research and motion practice expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• LexisNexis experience is a plus.