Counsel Claim First Party, No Fault (Hybrid)

Description:

• In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and apply effective use of trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events and other appointments independently.
• Learn and understand Claim and client expectations. Provide recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.
• Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
• Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience
• Insurance litigation work exposure desirable.
• Developing a track record of trial skills and techniques.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of high-quality legal work.
• Works collaboratively with team members and others.
• Demonstrates legal acumen.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.
• Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

• Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
• A minimum of one year of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Valid driver's license required depending on the location.