Description:

Position Summary:
A Personal Injury Law Firm is hiring a Maine civil litigation attorney to join our team. This is a remote work from home position that is responsible for providing effective and thorough representation, for Subrogation cases on the Plaintiff's side. Court appearances are required in the state of Maine. The Associate Attorney will predominately work a docket of large property and auto related losses in active litigation. A minimum of 3 years Subrogation and/or Insurance Defense experience is preferable, but all civil litigation experience will be considered. The ideal candidate should be able to work autonomously with limited supervision and have the ability to work a case from acceptance through trial/settlement. Excellent organizational and time-management skills are necessary in order to meet deadlines. A J.D. from an accredited law school is required, as well as either being active and in good standing in the state of Maine or have the ability to immediately waive in.

Key Outcomes:

Responsibility for Subrogation cases from inception through resolution.
Interface with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, witnesses, experts, etc. on assigned cases in a manner that promotes the firm's values and demonstrates respect for others.
Partners with peers and staff to acquire the necessary data/research support
Provides direction to assigned support personnel (Paralegal) to ensure thorough, timely case preparation, workflow, and performance reviews.
Ensures cases are properly prepared for trial by:

Effectively managing case and trial calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
Conducting legally sound research for liability and recovery potential
Producing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and affidavits
Preparing corporate and expert witnesses for trial

Collaborates and/or works well with other parties involved including but not limited to: insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, client representatives, witnesses, and court personnel.

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in Maine or ability to immediately waive in
3 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on civil litigation
Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and practices related to litigation
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies
Strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

Intermediate to exceptional skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
Exceptional Analytical skills
Ability to independently organize and disposition a case with attention to detail
Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
Willing to support others and work collaboratively across the organization
Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while interfacing with multiple levels both inside and outside the firm
Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer