[Remote] Staff Attorney
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to support pre-trial litigation, prepare legal documentation, and provide representation in court for personal injury lawsuits while supervising legal staff.
Responsibilities
- Support pre-trial litigation including case evaluation from initial file assignment through trial and post-trial procedures
- Prepares necessary legal documentation, obtains and prepares pertinent defense information and advises clients and claims personnel on legal issues
- Provides legal representation to insureds and the Company before courts, arbitration panels or administrative bodies relating to the defense of personal injury lawsuits
- Effectively supervise and direct subordinate legal staff such as paralegals, secretaries, transcriptionists and support specialists in daily operations to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned work
Skills
- Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing
- Effective communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical skills
- Must be reputed company to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills
- Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of the work time
- Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and reputed company license status to be eligible for the position
- Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing
- One plus years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience or equivalent relative experience
- 1st and 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from reputed company in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, reputed company, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
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