Hybrid Insurance Defense Litigator (MD Bar) – 3+ Years

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Pension plan

HSA and FSA plans

Fitness center access

Bike storage

Near Light Rail and MARC Train

Job summary

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening in our Baltimore office for an associate with 3+ years' experience in Insurance Defense Litigation. Qualified candidates must be barred in MD, with DC/VA/DC admissions encouraged.

Hybrid work options available and a competitive compensation package of $110,000 to $135,000 annually including bonus. The firm values strong research, writing and communication skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work independently on complex general

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in MD required.
• 3+ years' experience practicing law preferably in insurance defense.
• Admitted to practice in other jurisdictions such as DC or VA a plus.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent research, writing and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented, organized and self-motivated.
• Experience with complex liability and insurance defense matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines, manage a high volume of cases.
• Research complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests/responses, and other documents timely.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and support staff.
• Attend court appearances, client meetings and depositions.
• Communicate with clients regularly.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening in our Baltimore office for an associate with 3+ years' experience in Insurance Defense Litigation. Qualified candidates must be barred in MD, with DC/VA/DC admissions encouraged.

Hybrid work options available and a competitive compensation package of $110,000 to $135,000 annually including bonus. The firm values strong research, writing and communication skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work independently on complex general