Description:

What Is the Opportunity?
What Will You Do?
In the handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, your responsibilities will include:

Litigate cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills.
Specialize in one or more areas of practice.
Demonstrate strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices.
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.
Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience
Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of the highest quality legal work.
Demonstrates strong legal acumen.
Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries and the litigation process.
Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel.
Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals.
Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
Critical and strategic thinker.
Sound decision-maker and problem solver.
Strong negotiation, research and trial skills.
Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service.
Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

What is a Must Have?

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
A minimum of 7 years 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.