Insurance Defense Attorney - 3 - 5 Years Experience

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. in New Orleans seeks an insurance defense attorney with 5–10 years of experience to join the office. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a strong legal background and excellent writing skills in a collaborative team environment.

You will work on complex insurance matters, including litigation, risk assessment, and coverage issues, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Louisiana State Bar in good standing.
• 5–10 years of experience in insurance defense.
• Strong writing, research, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in insurance defense and provide representation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and develop strategies.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to achieve outcomes.
• Stay current with legal developments in insurance defense.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Insurance knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Chaffe McCall is seeking an insurance defense attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience to join their New Orleans office. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a strong legal background and have excellent writing skills. This is an opportunity for a dedicated attorney to further their career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Position Overview:

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex insurance matters, including insurance litigation, risk assessment and analysis, navigating intricate insurance issues, ranging from first-party property claims to significant personal injury cases. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in maritime, energy, transportation and general casualty litigation, first and third party property litigation, insurance coverage matters and a deep understanding of the insurance industry, allowing them to help clients resolve challenging insurance issues. Experience representing domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in both first-party and third-party matters throughout the United States is highly valued. Trial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, providing legal counsel and representation to clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop effective legal strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations as necessary.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
• Stay current with legal developments and industry trends insurance defense.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar.
• 5 – 10 years of experience practicing insurance defense law.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance coverage and the insurance industry.
• Experience representing domestic and international insurers and reinsurers, including first-party and third party matters throughout the U.S.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and family work environment.
• The opportunity for career advancement within the firm.

Chaffe McCall is known for its commitment to excellence, collaborative culture, and dynamic approach to the practice of law. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment