Insurance Defense Attorney
- $150,000 - $180,000
- Seattle, WA
A bit about us:
Our client is actively seeking a highly skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who is passionate about the legal industry and has a specific interest and experience in general liability. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handling complex insurance defense cases.
Why join us?
If you are a committed, ambitious, and experienced attorney with a passion for insurance defense, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. You will have the chance to work on challenging cases, develop your skills, and contribute to our firm’s reputation for excellence in the legal industry.
This is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team of coverage attorneys working on significant national and local cases with unique and complex coverage issues.
This is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team of coverage attorneys working on significant national and local cases with unique and complex coverage issues.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
As an Insurance Defense Attorney, your primary responsibilities will include:
1. Managing a caseload of complex insurance defense matters, from start to finish.
2. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and briefs.
3. Representing the interests of insurance companies and their policyholders in court, mediations, depositions, and arbitrations.
4. Providing legal advice and guidance to clients regarding potential exposure and legal rights.
5. Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients to resolve disputes in a cost-effective manner.
6. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and participating in professional development activities.
7. Collaborating with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure effective and efficient case management.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Insurance Defense Attorney, specifically with a focus on general liability.
3. Active member of the State Bar in good standing.
4. Proven experience handling a high-volume caseload and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
5. Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
6. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to represent clients effectively in a variety of settings.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative legal strategies.
8. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
9. Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
As an Insurance Defense Attorney, your primary responsibilities will include:
1. Managing a caseload of complex insurance defense matters, from start to finish.
2. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and briefs.
3. Representing the interests of insurance companies and their policyholders in court, mediations, depositions, and arbitrations.
4. Providing legal advice and guidance to clients regarding potential exposure and legal rights.
5. Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients to resolve disputes in a cost-effective manner.
6. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and participating in professional development activities.
7. Collaborating with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure effective and efficient case management.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Insurance Defense Attorney, specifically with a focus on general liability.
3. Active member of the State Bar in good standing.
4. Proven experience handling a high-volume caseload and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
5. Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
6. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to represent clients effectively in a variety of settings.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative legal strategies.
8. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
9. Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.