Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its Tennessee-based litigation team. This role independently manages a complex caseload from inception through resolution, partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes and legal representation.

This position is full-time and exempt. Work arrangements are flexible and may be performed in-office, through a hybrid arrangement, or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and manage civil litigation cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity from lawsuit inception through conclusion, including dismissal, settlement, or trial
• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or other required legal activity
• May independently conduct trials
• Advise claims professionals on evaluations of legal files
• Provide legal advice to clients and claims professionals as needed
• Negotiate settlements as directed
• Attend roundtable discussions regarding case status and trial preparedness

Requirements

• Insurance defense litigation experience is required
• Preferred: insurance defense trial experience
• Preferred: trial experience (not required if other strong litigation experience is demonstrated)
• Minimum 5+ years litigation experience
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status and good standing
• Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work in a team environment with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of email and calendar

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advocacy: solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases
• Negotiation skills: consistently influences claim outcomes through effective negotiation techniques
• Communication: strong ability to exchange thoughts and opinions precisely and translate legal language and ideas into layman’s terms
• Decision making: ability to determine outcomes in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law
• Organization skills: ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to maximize productivity
• Investigative skills: ability to follow up step by step, and search and examine with care and accuracy
• Legal research: proficiency in locating cases, codified laws, and statutes to form reasonable and accurate conclusions or opinions
• Courtroom skills: ability to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum; knowledge of rules and regulations governing proceedings
• Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and professional liability matters
• Career development: proactive responsibility for skill maintenance and growth
• Trial skills: ability to present evidence and legal arguments to a judge or jury
• Business/industry: interest and knowledge of current and future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting property and casualty insurance
• Agile and adaptive: resilience and ability to shift and remain on course when challenges arise
• Mentor and teach: willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company-paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

Compensation:

• The target hiring range may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience.
• Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive, or spot recognition awards.
• The posted range reflects the organization’s ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Location

• Tennessee-based litigation team
• Work may be performed in-office, hybrid, or remotely.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to perform the available work without regard to protected characteristics.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should request assistance through the organization’s accommodations process.