In-House Trial Attorney (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking Legal Counsel to work in the Alpharetta, GA area. This role involves strategizing cases, exercising sound 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 documented case-handling strategy for each assigned case, including a synopsis of intangible factors (e.g., judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.).
• Develop, organize, and maintain document files consisting of pleadings, briefs, and memorandums.
• Prepare and submit timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.
• Ensure 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 for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc. for cases assigned to Staff Counsel, in accordance with established operating guidelines and procedures, and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Handling of insurance defense work.

Location

• Alpharetta, Georgia