Overview
This role is primarily remote in the state of Washington, with required appearances as needed.
The organization is seeking an Associate Attorney to represent the organization and its policyholders in routine civil litigation and workers' compensation matters involving moderately complex legal issues and claims for monetary damages or compensation related to personal injury or property damage. Under moderate supervision, you will manage cases from inception through resolution.
Responsibilities
- Litigation execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions. Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel in all aspects of case handling through trial.
- Client advisory and relationship management: Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients. Build and maintain strong client relationships through transparent and effective communication.
- Technology utilization: Use e-discovery and case management technologies to streamline legal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Coordinate effectively with remote team members.
- Risk evaluation and case resolution: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks, working with clients and senior counsel to facilitate effective resolutions.
- Documentation accuracy and compliance: Ensure legal documents, pleadings, and motions are prepared accurately and comply with applicable standards and client expectations.
- Timely client communication: Provide clear, consistent, and timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals.
- Organizational improvement: Participate in initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.
- Ethical compliance: Uphold legal ethics and compliance standards in accordance with legal regulations and licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Admission to the bar in Washington and in good standing; special licenses to practice before particular boards or federal courts may be required.
- Substantive knowledge: General knowledge of insurance law, and as necessary, workers compensation.
- Tools and systems: Proficiency in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
- Skills: Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
- Negotiation: Basic knowledge of negotiation techniques, including preparation, active listening, and problem-solving.
- Case management: Ability to manage cases from start to finish under supervision.
- Communication: Effective written and oral communication and persuasion skills.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
- Work style: Organized, process-oriented, with strong time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Not specified in the provided description.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay philosophy: The typical starting salary range is determined by factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value across the national market and provides opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.
- Some roles may have a corresponding compensation plan that can include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates varying based on factors set forth in the compensation plan.
- Benefits (as described): Eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
Location
- Primary work setting: Remote in the state of Washington, except for required appearances.
Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance Notices
- Equal opportunity employer: Discrimination is not tolerated on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
- Fair Chance Notices: California; Los Angeles Incorporated; Los Angeles Unincorporated; Philadelphia; San Francisco.