Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Overview

This role involves independently investigating and managing cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from inception through conclusion, including dismissal, settlement, or trial. You will work 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 activity required
• May independently conduct trials
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluation 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
• 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
• Full-time, exempt role
• Valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability 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

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

Qualifications (Skills & Competencies)

• Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases
• Demonstrates effective negotiation techniques to influence claim outcomes
• Strong communication skills, including translating legal language into layman’s terms
• Strong decision-making skills for moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law
• Strong organization skills to categorize and prioritize work and information
• Investigative skills to follow up step-by-step and search/examine with care and accuracy
• Legal research skills to locate cases, codified laws, and statutes and draw reasonable conclusions
• Courtroom skills, including appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum, and knowledge of rules governing proceedings and conduct
• Trial skills to present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury
• Interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting property and casualty insurance
• Agile and adaptive approach to unexpected challenges
• Proactive responsibility for career development and maintaining necessary skill levels

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 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.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Tennessee-based litigation team
• Flexible work arrangements: in-office, hybrid, or remote work arrangement

Equal Employment 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 protected characteristics under law. The employer is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

As an equal opportunity employer, the employer does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities who wish to request an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or to perform essential job functions.