Insurance Defense Litigator — Hybrid Work, MD Bar

semmesbowenandsemmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Employer funded pension

HSA and FSA plans

Employee 401K

Annual bonus program

Fitness center access

Job summary

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of Insurance Defense Litigation experience. Must be barred in MD; DC/VA bars are a plus. The candidate will handle personal injury and property damage defense, with a focus on complex general and professional liability matters, in a hybrid work setting.

The firm offers a competitive salary from $110,000 to $135,000 with bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and a paperless office environment.

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.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The position requires the ability to 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

MD bar admission

Strong writing

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of Insurance Defense Litigation experience. Must be barred in MD; DC/VA bars are a plus. The candidate will handle personal injury and property damage defense, with a focus on complex general and professional liability matters, in a hybrid work setting.

The firm offers a competitive salary from $110,000 to $135,000 with bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and a paperless office environment.