Associate Staff Attorney

Overview

This role is primarily remote in the state of ABC, except for required appearances.

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 capabilities 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 counsel: Assist Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel throughout case handling through trial, including preparation, management, and support at every stage of the litigation process.
• Client advisory and relationships: Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients.
• 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 resolution facilitation: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks with clients and senior counsel to facilitate effective resolutions.
• Documentation accuracy and 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.
• Continuous improvement: Participate in initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.
• Ethical compliance: Uphold legal ethics and compliance requirements, follow applicable legal regulations and licensing requirements, and promote integrity within the legal team.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Admission to the bar in INSERT STATE REQUIRED and in good standing; special licenses to practice before particular boards or federal courts may be required.
• Legal knowledge: General knowledge of insurance law, and as necessary, workers compensation and/or No Fault law.
• Technology and tools: Proficiency in e-discovery, case management systems, and basic legal analysis tools.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills.
• Negotiation fundamentals: 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 communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with clients, claims professionals, and senior attorneys.
• Organization: Organized, process-oriented with strong time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

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 for employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.
• Potential 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 for the role.
• Benefits (as described):
  • Eligible performance bonuses
  • 20 days of flexible time off each year
  • Personal holidays
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions

Location

• Olympia, Washington

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