Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Overview

This role is a full-time, exempt position for a Senior Trial Attorney to join a Tennessee-based litigation team. Responsibilities include independently managing a complex caseload from inception through resolution. The work includes partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to achieve strategic, cost-effective outcomes and provide exceptional legal representation.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and manage cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from inception through conclusion (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 legal activities required
• May independently conduct trials
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files
• Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed
• Negotiate settlements as directed
• Attend roundtable discussions regarding case status and trial preparedness

Requirements

• Insurance defense litigation experience required
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience; trial experience preferred
• Admitted to practice law in Tennessee and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status and good standing
• Georgia bar admission strongly desired but not required
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR
• Ability to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
• Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases
• Consistently demonstrates effective negotiation techniques
• Strong ability to communicate precisely and translate legal language into layman’s terms
• Strong decision-making ability in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law
• Strong organization skills to categorize and prioritize work and information
• Proficiency with investigative follow-up, evidence handling, and accuracy
• Proficiency in legal research, including locating cases, codified laws, and statutes
• Courtroom skills including appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum, and knowledge of rules governing proceedings
• Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and Professional liability matters
• Demonstrates trial skills to present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury
• Interest and knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting property and casualty insurance
• Agile and adaptive approach to unexpected challenges
• Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense trial experience
• Trial experience

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• The target hiring range for this role 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.

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)

Location

• Tennessee-based litigation team
• Work arrangement options: in-office, hybrid, or remote

Equal Opportunity

The employer values diversity in the workplace and among customers and provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics. The workplace is also committed to providing equal opportunity free of discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities participating in the job application or interview process or performing essential job functions.