Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice
Manage all phases of cases from intake to resolution
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
Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
Proactively inform leadership of case handling opportunities and challenges encountered
Consult with the Claims Department on the legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues
Perform other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
Handle second chair trials and trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure
Provide support to senior attorneys in cases of greater 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 skills
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
Strong technical aptitude
Proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

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