What Is the Opportunity?

What Will You Do?

In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:

Develop and apply effective use of trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict.
Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events and other appointments independently.
Learn and understand Claim and client expectations. Provide recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation.
Travel as required to meet business needs.
Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
Developing a track record of trial skills and techniques.
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
Works collaboratively with team members and others.
Demonstrates legal acumen.
Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
Strong research skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Decision making and problem solving abilities.
Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

What is a Must Have?

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.