Mass Torts Staff Attorney - ERISA Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Mass Torts Practice Group in Phoenix, AZ or Atlanta, GA. The position involves managing various aspects of litigation including discovery and trial, requiring strong advocacy skills and a collaborative spirit. Candidates with two years of experience in insurance defense or ERISA litigation are ideal. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and values diversity in its workforce. Interested candidates should apply online with a resume, transcript, and cover letter.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in insurance defense, bad faith, and ERISA litigation services.
• Must be licensed in Georgia or Arizona in good standing or eligible for admission without examination.
• Willingness to travel for court appearances when necessary.
• Licensed in Georgia or Arizona (in good standing) or eligible to seek admission without examination.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned cases with autonomy while collaborating with seasoned litigators.
• Conduct research and apply laws, court decisions, and rules of evidence.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals and legal staff on cases.
• Travel to court appearances and other proceedings as necessary.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Research and application of laws

Collaboration and teamwork

Research ability

Job description

Mass Torts Staff Attorney - ERISA Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly qualified Staff Attorney to join its Mass Torts Practice Group. This opportunity is open to our Atlanta, GA or Phoenix, AZ offices. The position will involve working in an active and dynamic practice that touches all aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, motions practice, and trial. The successful candidate will be given autonomy to handle assigned cases while at the same time having access to the knowledge and experience of seasoned litigators.

Candidates with at least two years of experience in insurance defense, bad faith and ERISA litigation services work are preferred. Successful candidates will possess strong written and oral advocacy skills and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is both a team player and a self starter, seeking increasing levels of responsibility. The litigators in the Mass Torts Practice Group frequently collaborate to analyze and strategize how to handle each case. It is essential that the successful candidate have the skill, knowledge, and ability to conduct research and apply laws, court decisions, and rules of evidence and procedure in order to defend clients and reach a successful resolution of each matter. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively and cooperatively with paralegals, legal practice assistants and staff.

Candidates must be licensed in Georgia or Arizona (in good standing) or be eligible to seek admission without examination. Candidates must be willing to travel for court appearances and other proceedings as necessary. We are open to work from home, part-time or flexible hour arrangements. Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal, attaching a resume, transcript, and cover letter on the application screen.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit a cover letter and resume. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Naima Bacquilod ([e-mail]).

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