Sr Staff Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney (Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE) to litigate cases throughout Maryland (MD) and the District of Columbia (DC). This role is well-suited for an experienced attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in areas including Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premise Liability, Products Liability, and Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents.

The Senior Staff Attorney will work to deliver the best possible results in pending litigation and will report to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. The ideal candidate will be able 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 on legal and factual issues 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 Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers.

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. 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 demonstration of competencies required for the role.

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600

Base pay is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Location

• Litigation throughout Maryland (MD) and the District of Columbia (DC).