Insurance Defense Litigation Associate — Hybrid, MD Bar

Semmes Bowen and Semmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

LTD - long-term disability

STD - short-term disability

Life insurance

401K

Employer funded pension

HSA and FSA plans

Annual performance reviews

Bonus plan

Free Fitness Center

Bike storage

Transit access (Light Rail/MARC Train)

Job summary

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation and must be barred in MD. Candidates admitted in DC, PA, and VA are encouraged to apply.

The firm emphasizes a variety of litigation experience including personal injury, construction, and transportation defense, with a flexible, hybrid work environment. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 annually, including bonus, plus

Qualifications

• JD from an 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.
• Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and communication skills and have the ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Experience with complex general liability, professional liability, construction litigation, property damage claims, the defense of personal injury claims, and transportation is a plus.
• Variety of litigation experience with a concentration in insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle a high volume of cases.
• Research complicated legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and all other documents in a timely manner.
• Work closely with other attorneys and support staff.
• Handle court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
• Communicate with clients regularly.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation and must be barred in MD. Candidates admitted in DC, PA, and VA are encouraged to apply.

The firm emphasizes a variety of litigation experience including personal injury, construction, and transportation defense, with a flexible, hybrid work environment. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 annually, including bonus, plus