Litigation Attorney

Overview

This role is a fully remote Staff Counsel position supporting a virtual office in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

The position handles liability cases, with the ability to manage some Workers' Compensation cases as a plus. Work includes taking cases from inception through trial and appeal.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $106,300.00 - $175,400.00 (annual base)
• Incentive awards: Eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards as part of the organization’s comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and eligible family members (including spouses, domestic partners, and children) eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
  • Student loan support: Eligible for the Paying it Forward Savings Program—when making a payment toward a student loan, the organization makes an annual contribution into the 401(k) account.
  • Pension Plan: Pension Plan 100% funded by the organization.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, resources, and a mental health program providing access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to give back to a charity of choice.

Responsibilities

• Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution using effective litigation skills and techniques.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management systems, and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.
• Ability to transport to required meetings and a valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to utilize technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, sense of urgency, and responsiveness.
• Sound decision-making and strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Location

• Remote position based in the Tulsa area.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

This employer reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.