Insurance Defense Litigator (MD) – Hybrid/Paperless

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental plan

LTD/STD

Life benefits

Employee funded 401K

Employer funded pension

HSA and FSA plans

Bonus plan

Fitness center

Bike storage

Job summary

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of Insurance Defense Litigation experience. MD bar required; DC/PA/VA admission a plus. Flexible, hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and communication skills; ability to manage several cases, meet deadlines, and work independently in a team setting. Responsibility includes handling diverse liability matters and client communications.

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.
• Candidate will be 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.
• Candidate will have a 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 experience

Research & writing

Deadlines management

Independent work

Education

JD from accredited law school

MD bar admission

Admission in other jurisdictions a plus

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore seeks an associate with 3+ years of Insurance Defense Litigation experience. MD bar required; DC/PA/VA admission a plus. Flexible, hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and communication skills; ability to manage several cases, meet deadlines, and work independently in a team setting. Responsibility includes handling diverse liability matters and client communications.