Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

<p>Description</p><p>The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Job Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action</li><li>Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs</li><li>Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions</li><li>Drafting and responding to discovery requests</li><li>Expert witness retention and collaboration</li><li>Trial preparation and attendance</li><li>Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice</li><li>Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.</li><li>Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.</li><li>Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.</li><li>Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Other Duties</strong></p><p>Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school</li><li>Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group</li><li>Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills</li><li>Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills</li><li>Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks</li></ul><p> </p><p>#LI-Remote</p>

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