Associate - Trial & Defense
Core
Insurance defense trial and litigation associate managing a caseload of 25-30 matters, participating in trials, and monitoring cases for appeals.
Role type
Associate attorney (litigation/trial)
Builds
Legal arguments, case strategies, and trial records for insurance carriers and insureds
Domain
Insurance law, litigation, and trial practice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation experience, trial experience, deposition taking, legal research, legal writing, oral argument, policy analysis, claims investigation
Preferred skills
Excellent academic credentials, proactive approach, organization, problem-solving
Technologies
Westlaw, Lexis, Nexis
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters; take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations; draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs; monitor trials and evaluate records for appeal errors; conduct legal research; review documents for production; analyze insurance policies for coverage issues; investigate claims and prepare strategies; report to clients and insureds; prepare for and participate in trials/mediations
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (0-3 years experience)