Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Work for THE insurance defense firm of the Southeast. Partner track associate role with an amazing firm culture.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell Ougheltree

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing, highly-respected regional insurance defense firm with sixteen locations in the Southeast. They pride themselves on being the go-to shop for the insurance industry, their insureds and self-insureds. They are over 300 attorneys. They have big firm benefits and technology but also the local partners are empowered to make the best decisions for their specific offices. They are proud to mentor associates and partnership is a reality at this firm.

Why join us?

PTO

Generous bonus structure

Health insurance

401k

STD/LTD

Paid parental leave

Mentorship program

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Litigation Attorney to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their career in the legal industry, specifically in the field of Insurance Defense Litigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of insurance defense cases and will be involved in all aspects of the litigation process including, but not limited to, discovery, deposition, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:

As a Litigation Attorney, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Managing a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.

2. Representing clients in a wide range of insurance defense claims.

3. Working closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects.

4. Regularly handling court appearances and depositions.

5. Communicating with clients and providing timely reporting of case developments.

6. Conducting legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc.

7. Negotiating settlements for legal disputes.

8. Complying with all legal standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Litigation Attorney position should possess the following qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

2. Admitted to practice in Georgia.

3. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.

4. Proven background in deposition and trial preparation.

5. Ability to interpret and analyze complex legal documents.

6. Strong written and oral communication skills.

7. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.

8. Ability to manage large caseloads, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

9. High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

10. Proficient in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.)