Litigation Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Manage and investigate civil litigation cases with moderate to high exposure from the initiation of lawsuits to their resolution through dismissal, settlement, or trial.

• Collaborate with claims professionals, adjusters, and insured clients to effectively and efficiently resolve claims.

• Engage with clients and claims professionals to discuss case resolutions.

• Conduct pre-trial proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and other necessary legal activities.

• Perform trials independently when appropriate.

• Provide guidance to claims professionals on evaluating legal files.

• Offer legal counsel to clients and claims professionals.

• Negotiate settlements as instructed.

• Participate in discussions regarding case status and trial preparedness.

• Mentor and educate others.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience is required.

• Experience in insurance defense litigation is mandatory.

• Must be a member of the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions, maintaining an active status and good standing.

• Admission to the Georgia Bar is highly preferred but not mandatory.

• A valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) are required.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality is essential.

• Capability to work collaboratively in a team with attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.

• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, as well as managing email and calendar on a daily basis.

• Strong advocacy skills in both moderate and complex cases.

• Effective negotiation abilities.

• Excellent legal communication skills, including the ability to simplify legal terminology for non-professionals.

• Competence in decision-making within moderate to complex scenarios.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Skills in investigative and legal research.

• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and professional conduct.

• Trial skills, including the ability to present evidence and legal arguments to a judge or jury.

• Understanding of property and casualty insurance principles.

• Willingness to engage in employment and professional liability matters.

• Eagerness and capability to mentor and train others.

• A valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to maintain confidentiality are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work options, including in-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Full-time, exempt employment.