Insurance Defense Counsel: Trial-Ready Litigator

Jobtailor; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hoover, AL seeks an experienced attorney to manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal. You will draft documents, conduct research, and present arguments to diverse audiences.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with a mix of court appearances and remote work as needed. A JD and active license are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing and appeal.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
• Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to utilize technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, urgency, and responsiveness.
• Sound decision-making and strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings.
• Ability to transport to court proceedings and meetings.
• Valid driver's license required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload predominantly involving low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense litigation.
• Develop and apply litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal writing and presentations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file-handling strategies.
• Build and maintain internal and external client and business-partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Utilize technology, case management systems, and automation effectively.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation Skills

Drafting Legal Documents

Case Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Oral Advocacy

Managing Multiple Priorities

Decision-Making

Trial Experience

Hearing Management

Discovery Management

Strong Communication Skills

Active License to Practice Law

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active License in Good Standing

Tools

Case Management Systems

Legal Research Technology

Automation Tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Hoover, AL seeks an experienced attorney to manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal. You will draft documents, conduct research, and present arguments to diverse audiences.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with a mix of court appearances and remote work as needed. A JD and active license are required, with travel as needed.