Attorney - Insurance Defense

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Atlanta seeks a Permanent Attorney with a strong Insurance Defense background to defend bodily injury and premises liability claims for insurance companies. You will handle complex litigation, draft and negotiate settlements, and provide strategic defense guidance.

Ideal candidates have a JD, a current Georgia license, at least 3 years in insurance defense, and proven success in defense litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense law, with focus on products liability and premises liability defense.
• Proven experience in representing insurance companies in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex legal issues efficiently.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Strategic thinker with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurers in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• Provide expert legal advice on insurance defense law, products liability, and premises liability defense.
• Conduct thorough investigations into insurance claims to determine defense viability.
• Draft, review, and modify legal documents related to insurance defense cases.
• Prepare and present defense cases in court.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company to resolve cases efficiently.
• Stay updated on current legislation and developments in insurance defense law and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop and implement effective defense strategies.
• Provide training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Research & writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details

Well decorated insurance defense firm with need in ATL office.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman

Salary: $100,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permanent Attorney with a strong background in Insurance Defense to join our dynamic legal team. This exciting opportunity involves representing insurance companies in defense of both bodily and personal injury claims. Our ideal candidate should possess an in-depth knowledge of insurance defense law, products liability, and premises liability defense, and have a proven track record of successful defense litigation. This is a unique role that requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues.

Why join us

• 1. Representing insurance companies in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• 2. Providing expert legal advice on insurance defense law, products liability, and premises liability defense.
• 3. Conducting thorough and detailed investigations into insurance claims to determine the validity of the claim and the potential for defense.
• 4. Drafting, reviewing, and modifying legal documents related to insurance defense cases.
• 5. Preparing and presenting defense cases in court.
• 6. Negotiating settlements on behalf of the insurance company in an effort to resolve the case as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
• 7. Keeping abreast of current legislation and legal developments in the field of insurance defense law and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• 8. Collaborating with other members of the legal team to develop and implement effective defense strategies.
• 9. Providing training and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Job Details

Qualifications

• 1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. Current license to practice law in the state.
• 3. A minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense law, with a particular focus on products liability and premises liability defense.
• 4. Proven experience in representing insurance companies in defense of bodily and personal injury claims.
• 5. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex legal issues efficiently.
• 6. Strong research and report writing skills.
• 7. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in an understandable manner.
• 8. A strategic thinker with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• 9. A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.