Sr Staff Attorney

Overview

This role is an in-house Senior Staff Attorney position responsible for litigating cases throughout MD and DC.

The ideal candidate has significant trial and litigation experience, with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Labor Law / construction site accidents
• Premise Liability
• Products Liability
• Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents

The attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney and is expected to independently manage cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-exposure litigation
• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues; conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research
• Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims customers in a technology-driven environment
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
• Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and a license to practice in MD and DC state and local federal courts
• Knowledge of courts with available transportation
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience
• Documented first-chair jury trial/appellate expertise
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize duties and time
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity with claim handling and litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
• Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies required for the role
• Base pay is one component of the total compensation package; additional rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition

Location

Litigate cases throughout MD and DC