Litigation Attorney

Overview

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

The work focuses on liability cases, with the ability to manage some Workers’ Compensation cases being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity.
• Develop and apply effective litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong, 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.
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing and appeal.
• 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, with the ability to transport to those meetings.
• Valid driver’s license required depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Persuasive legal writing skills 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.
• Skilled at fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $106,300.00 - $175,400.00.
• Actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, and location of the role; the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, and experience; and other conditions of employment.
• Performance-based cash incentive awards are available as part of the comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance: Coverage for employees and eligible family members (including spouses, domestic partners, and children) 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. Option to enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt, with an annual 401(k) contribution when making a student loan payment. Eligibility for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by the employer.
• Paid time off: Minimum of 20 days paid time off annually, plus nine paid holidays.
• Wellness program: Tools, discounts, and resources; mental health program with 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.

Location

• Fully remote position based in the Tulsa area.
• Virtual office location: Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Employment Practices

• Equal opportunity employer.
• In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
• The employer may fill the position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.