Litigates low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement
Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Attends hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
Proactively informs leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered
Consults with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues
Performs other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
May handle second chair trials
Provides support to senior attorneys in cases of greater complexity and/or exposure
Receives developmental assignments of matters that are of high complexity and/or exposure

Bachelors degree preferred
Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
Second chair trial experience strongly preferred
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred
Public speaking
Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

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