Delaware Licensed Attorney (Remote in DE)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Delaware Licensed Attorney to support a nationwide legal practice focused on matters involving entities that own or hold security interests in motor vehicles and other assets (for example, banks, finance companies, and fleet companies). Due to the volume of incoming cases, the team is expanding.

This role is fully remote. All interviews and training will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. The successful candidate must provide their own computer equipment and internet service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume caseload with meticulous attention to detail.
• Handle deadlines in a timely manner.
• Review new assignments promptly by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating available avenues to resolve cases for clients.
• Use and learn job-related technologies, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams, internet browsers, and case management software.
• Resolve disputes through negotiation, including impound lien disputes with repair shops, tow yards, and government agencies.
• Resolve property damage claims with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel.
• When negotiations fail, use litigation and ADR (e.g., arbitration) as appropriate; commence litigation and manage all aspects of the lawsuit when necessary.
• Communicate directly with interested parties by phone and in written correspondence, including insurance adjusters, insurance claims supervisors, attorneys, body shops, tow yards, and clients.
• Negotiate and settle claims within discretionary authority; obtain necessary documents and releases from clients and confirm settlement satisfaction.
• Fully document all activity in appropriate computer systems, including recording contacts, investigations, negotiations, and documentary evidence.
• Adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Requirements

• Delaware Licensed Attorney.
• Self-starter with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high volume caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Competency in job-related technologies, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams; internet browsers; and case management software.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Litigation skills, including the ability to engage in ADR (e.g., arbitration) and, when necessary, commence and handle lawsuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• No specific experience level is required. Resumes will be reviewed from entry-level to significantly experienced.
• Complete and comprehensive training will be provided once hired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaries commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • FSA (depending on the chosen health plan)
  • HSAs (depending on the chosen health plan)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount programs
  • 401(k) with ability to contribute immediately
• Bonus pay and commission pay.

Additional Notes

• All lawyers are full-time employees.
• The organization currently does not establish of-counsel arrangements or co-counsel arrangements.
• For conflicts check reasons, no outside client representation is permitted.

Location

• Remote (fully remote operations)
• Interviews and training conducted via Microsoft Teams
• Candidate must provide their own computer equipment and internet service.