Insurance Defense Attorney (3-5 yrs) - Complex Claims & Trial

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, 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.