In-House Trial Attorney (Remote)

Overview

This role is for Legal Counsel in the Alpharetta, Georgia area. The position involves strategizing cases, exercising business judgment, and operating with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal work on assigned cases.
• Aggressively pursue files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
• Create and maintain a documented case-handling strategy for each assigned case, including a synopsis of intangible factors (e.g., judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors).
• Develop, organize, and maintain document files consisting of pleadings, briefs, and memorandums.
• Prepare and submit timely status reports to claims handlers on significant activities as they occur, at no greater than 60-day intervals.
• Ensure all files are properly documented and organized.
• Provide prompt and timely responses to telephone calls and correspondence.
• Utilize and/or ensure use of case management software to maintain notes, diary, calendar, billing, and related case information for matters assigned to Staff Counsel, in accordance with established operating guidelines, procedures, and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney.
• Member of the State Bar, maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Required to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the job description.

Location

Alpharetta, Georgia

Equal Opportunity

Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in locations where the organization operates.