- Leverage pre-trial and trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct proficient to advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including accountability for managing client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Contributes to special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Demonstrates an aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of preparing and/or litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Proficient oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
- Capably fosters collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 4 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
- Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates advanced litigation skills with a proven track record in jury trials and effective legal writing. Possesses strong client relationship management and mentoring capabilities, alongside a comprehensive understanding of insurance defense practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Insurance Defense Litigation Experience
- Jury Trial Preparation
- Legal Research and Writing
- Client Relationship Management
- Mentoring and Leadership
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Litigation Skills
- Legal Writing
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Case Analysis
- Negotiation Skills
- Summary Judgment Success
- Appellate Advocacy
- Courtroom Experience
- Technical Knowledge in Practice Area
- Decision Making
Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Flexibility
- Responsiveness
Certifications & Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate
- Active Law License
Industry Keywords
- Insurance Defense
- Litigation
- Court Proceedings
- Depositions
- Legal Seminars
Tools & Technologies
- Case Management System
- Legal Research Tools
- Presentation Software