Attorney I - Insurance Defense

Overview

This role involves serving as the primary attorney assigned to a caseload defending first and third-party personal injury lawsuits. Most cases handled are valued at $50,000 or less. Responsibilities include managing cases from inception through posttrial motions, including bench trials, jury trials, and binding arbitration. The position offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, flexibility to work remotely, and a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive review of new and transferred file assignments, including issuing initial evaluation letters to claims and serving initial discovery within 30 days of assignment.
• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses; complete deposition summaries within 20 days.
• Perform legal research and prepare motions, oppositions, and replies; appear in court for law and motion hearings.
• Prepare for and conduct trials, including pretrial documents, motions in limine, trial motions, and posttrial motions.
• Complete other tasks as necessary to adequately defend insured parties, including assignments from managing and senior managing attorneys.

Requirements

Education

• Law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.

Experience

• Licensed attorney in the state(s) of practice.
• Preferred: 3+ years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience.
• Preferred: 1st and 2nd chair trial experience is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication, persuasion, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage a caseload with exposures up to $50,000.
• Must be able to travel by automobile up to 20% of work time and meet established standards regarding personal driving history and current license status.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: USD $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Incentive compensation and bonus programs.
• Flexibility to work remotely.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, 9 paid company holidays, and volunteer hours.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing resources including mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions and caregiving resources.

Location

• Remote work flexibility available within the United States.
• In-person interview may be required during the hiring process.