Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Overview

Full-time associate attorney position managing a diverse caseload from inception through resolution. The role includes providing strategic legal counsel and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions. Success in this position requires strong research and drafting ability, litigation skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The role includes meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review files and perform legal analysis of claims and causes of action
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft substantial materials, including briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Represent clients regularly in court, at arbitrations, and in depositions
• Draft and respond to discovery requests
• Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses
• Prepare for trials and attend as needed
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic, practical legal advice
• Manage deadlines and assignments with strong ownership and independence

Key Competencies

• Communication: Provide concise, direct, and unambiguous information; ensure the receiver understands the specifics and purpose of the message
• Conflict Management: Address problems openly and objectively; bring disagreements into the open and resolve issues in an unemotional, constructive manner
• Professionalism: Maintain high standards for ethical conduct and respectful work practices
• Planning & Priority Setting: Identify priorities and develop detailed action plans with objectives, accountability, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Additional Information

• This role may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the position, office location, and firm requirements.
• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.