Associate Attorney

RecruitPod Global; California (MO); Remote; USD 191,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense. This fully remote role requires a Juris Doctor degree and offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation cases. You will build case defenses, draft legal documents, and manage client relationships while meeting annual billable requirements. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has strong communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience in asbestos, mass-torts, class actions, or complex risk management.

Responsibilities

• Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously.
• Draft original motions and litigation-related documents.
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Client service oriented

Superior written and oral communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileVine or Document Management system

Job description

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Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense) - 100% remote - California

Reports To: Partner

Responsibilities

• Build case defenses and trial themes autonomously
• Support national trial and coordinating counsel team to manage litigation nationwide for large corporate clients
• Analyze the application of state and federal case and regulatory law to the facts of cases for pre-trial motions and other submissions
• Draft original motions and other litigation-related documents on complex matters
• Draft discovery requests and responses to be exchanged with various parties
• Interview potential and preparing witnesses for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies
• Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Argue motions
• Develop client relationships through oral and written communication
• Draft pre-trial reports and performing risk analysis
• Participate in mediations and/or court-mandated status, settlement conferences and hearings
• Develop overall strategies for case resolution and Solve problems creatively
• Identify, assign and supervise work for case paralegals
• Interact and potentially managing outside co-defense counsel to negotiate global discovery strategies
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and other opposing parties
• Participating in networking opportunities to develop client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership in the local community through memberships in bar associations and other organizations
• Develop oneself as a resource for other attorneys involved in the firm’s practice areas
• Provide support and assistance to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel
• Must meet annual billable requirements and adhere to the Attorney Timekeeping Policy.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Requires admittance to at least one state bar
• Self-motivated individual with high energy willing to do whatever it takes to complete responsibilities on deadline
• 0-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
• Experience in billable work environment
• Experience in asbestos, mass-torts, class actions, environmental, commercial litigation, abuse, harassment and discrimination, or other complex risk management experience required
• Client service oriented and experience required
• Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development FileVine or Document Management system experience is preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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