Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Overview

This role is responsible for independently investigating and managing moderate to high exposure and complexity civil litigation matters from inception through conclusion, including dismissal, settlement, or trial. The attorney works with adjusters and insured clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Minimum 5+ years litigation experience; trial experience preferred
• 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 be able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have insurance defense trial experience
• Strong litigation background, including motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other advocacy experience
• Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and Professional liability matters
• Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advocacy: solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases
• Negotiation skills: influences claim outcomes through effective negotiation techniques
• Communication: ability to exchange thoughts and opinions precisely and translate legal language and ideas into layman’s terms
• Decision making: arrives at determinations in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law
• Organization: ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to maximize productivity
• Investigative skills: step-by-step follow-up and careful, accurate evidence handling
• Legal research: proficiency locating cases, codified laws, and statutes and forming reasonable, accurate conclusions or opinions
• Courtroom skills: appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, decorum, and knowledge of rules governing proceedings
• Trial skills: ability to present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury
• Business/industry: interest and knowledge of current and future policies, practices, trends, and property and casualty insurance principles
• Agile and adaptive: resilient and able to shift and remain on course when facing unexpected challenges
• Career development: proactive responsibility for skill maintenance and growth

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 ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible work arrangements: can be performed in-office, or through a hybrid or remote work arrangement

Employment Type

• Full-time, exempt role

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

The employer is also committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 an accommodation through the employer’s HR services team, including the link of the job posting of interest.