Description:

Position Overview:
This position requires the handling of moderate to higher exposure cases from receipt until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. Admission in good standing to both the Maine and New Hampshire Bar is required. First chair jury trial experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to work with adjusters and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar is a must. Likewise, possession of a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to all the venues we cover is essential. This is a full time/exempt

In this role, you will:

Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner
Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required
May independently conduct trials
Advises claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files
Provides legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed
Negotiates settlements as directed
Attends round tables

What you need to apply:

7+ years of experience in automobile and general liability matters, with first-chair jury trial experience preferred.
The candidate will be admitted to the New Hampshire and Maine bar and must be licensed to practice law in those jurisdiction.
Must have insurance defense jury trial experience
Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality
Admission to the federal bar is preferred but not required.
Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms
Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law without undo procrastination
Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity
Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion
Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion there from
Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals
Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue
Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting An Insurance Company's businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance
Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course
Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others