Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

2+ Years Insurance Defense Experience

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Salary: $110,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our practice centers around preparing for trials and ultimately trying cases. We believe the best way to get a resolution is to show the other side you are prepared to go to trial. When you have a legal problem and want advice, you want to know you have a team that can take you to a final resolution whether that is negotiating pre-trial settlement, trying your case or defending your judgment on appeal. We defend clients in cases involving:

Personal Injury (premises liability, auto accidents)

Workers Compensation

Subrogation

Employment

Contracts

Construction

Why join us?

Our practice centers around preparing for trials and ultimately trying cases. We believe the best way to get a resolution is to show the other side you are prepared to go to trial. When you have a legal problem and want advice, you want to know you have a team that can take you to a final resolution whether that is negotiating pre-trial settlement, trying your case or defending your judgment on appeal. We defend clients in cases involving:

Personal Injury (premises liability, auto accidents)

Workers Compensation

Subrogation

Employment

Contracts

Construction

Job Details

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense to join our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented attorney to apply their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of insurance defense matters. This role will offer the opportunity to engage in complex legal research, manage legal liability issues, and handle cases involving wrongful death.

Responsibilities:
1. Representing clients in a wide range of insurance defense matters, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims.
2. Conducting thorough and detailed legal research to support defense strategies.
3. Developing and presenting defense strategies in court or during negotiations.
4. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
5. Advising clients on legal liability issues and risk management.
6. Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the efficient and effective management of cases.
7. Keeping up-to-date with the latest legal trends and developments in insurance defense to provide the best possible defense for our clients.
8. Maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct at all times.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an attorney with a focus on insurance defense.
4. Proven experience in handling cases involving wrongful death.
5. Strong legal research skills and the ability to apply legal principles to complex factual situations.
6. Solid understanding of legal liability issues.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal arguments clearly and persuasively.
8. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to achieve favorable results for clients.
9. High level of professionalism and adherence to legal and ethical standards.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious attorney with a passion for insurance defense, we would love to hear from you. Join us and take the next step in your legal career.

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