First Party Property Attorney

Legacy Legal Recruiting LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Our client, a well-established national law firm expanding into South Carolina, seeks a First Party Property Attorney with 3+ years' experience to join the team.

You will manage claims, litigate insurance disputes, review policies, and advise on coverage and risk mitigation while collaborating with adjusters and underwriters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and SC bar admission.
• Minimum 3+ years handling property and casualty insurance claims or related litigation.
• Experience representing insurers or policyholders in insurance disputes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve insurance claims for clients.
• Represent clients in insurance litigation, including trials and mediations.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on insurance laws and regulations.
• Review policies to provide coverage opinions and interpret terms.
• Prepare briefs, motions, and other court filings.
• Collaborate with adjusters and claims professionals to resolve disputes.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance claims handling

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

South Carolina Bar admission

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our client, a well-established national law firm, is expanding into South Carolina and seeking a talented First Party Property Attorney to join its team. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney with at least three years of experience who is eager to make an impact, contribute to strategic growth, and help build a successful presence in a new market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Claims Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve property and casualty insurance claims on behalf of clients, including homeowners' claims, automobile claims, and commercial property claims.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in insurance litigation cases, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Develop strategies to defend clients in complex insurance disputes.
• Legal Research and Compliance: Conduct thorough legal research on insurance laws, regulations, and court rulings.
• Contract Review and Policy Interpretation: Analyze insurance policies to provide coverage opinions, assess liability, and ensure proper interpretation of policy terms and conditions.
• Client Representation: Serve as primary legal counsel for insurance companies, policyholders, or claimants, providing guidance on claims disputes, coverage issues, and settlement negotiations.
• Case Preparation: Prepare legal briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaboration: Work closely with insurance adjusters, underwriters, and claims professionals to ensure cohesive claim resolution strategies and successful defense of claims.
• Risk Mitigation: Advise clients on risk mitigation strategies and proactive measures to avoid future disputes or claims.
• Court Appearances: Attend hearings, trials, depositions, and court conferences.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and local laws impacting property and casualty insurance claims.

Requirements:

• South Carolina Bar
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience handling property and casualty insurance claims or related insurance litigation.

This is a remote position.