Overview
This role is primarily remote in the state of Washington, with required in-person 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, applying legal knowledge, research skills, and client relationship abilities in a collaborative environment.
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 throughout case handling through trial.
- Client advisory & relationships: Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients. Maintain strong client relationships through transparent, 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 & case resolution: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks, working with clients and senior counsel to facilitate effective resolutions.
- Documentation accuracy & compliance: Ensure legal documents, pleadings, and motions are meticulously prepared, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards and client expectations.
- Timely client communication: Provide clear, consistent, and timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals.
- Process & organizational improvement: Participate in initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.
- Ethical compliance: Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance, follow legal regulations and licensing requirements, and promote integrity within the legal team.
Requirements
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school.
- Bar admission: 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 & analysis: Proficiency in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
- Writing & research: Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
- Negotiation: Basic knowledge of negotiation techniques, including preparation, active listening, and problem-solving.
- Case management: Demonstrated ability to manage cases from start to finish under supervision.
- Communication: Effective communication and persuasion skills, written and oral.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
- Organization: Organized, process-oriented approach with strong time management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary: The typical starting salary range is determined by skills, experience, education, certifications, and location.
- Salary range: The full salary range reflects competitive labor market value across the national market and provides opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.
- Compensation plans: Some roles may include a corresponding compensation plan that may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on factors set forth in the compensation plan.
- Performance & time off: Eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, and personal holidays.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Primarily remote within Washington, except for required appearances.
Fair Chance Notices
- California
- Los Angeles Incorporated
- Los Angeles Unincorporated
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco