Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

In-House

Las Vegas, NV

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Trial Attorney BI/UM

Job Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a caseload of simple to moderate Property and Casualty insurance defense cases through arbitration, trial, and possible appeal for clients on cases assigned.
- Handle and/or assist with complex litigation cases.
- Appear in court as required, including arbitrations, trials, and mediations.
- Provide legal advice to clients and Property and Casualty Claims team members.
- Develop and implement legal strategy and ongoing budget projections for Claims Litigation and clients as appropriate on assigned cases.
- Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, memoranda, trial briefs, and other legal documents on assigned cases.
- Conduct direct settlement negotiations with plaintiffs' attorneys.
- Stay current on all relevant statutes, case law, office, and trial-related technology.
- Attend courses as assigned to maintain appropriate skill sets for trial.
- Provide training to support staff, Property and Casualty Claims, and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation, and other processes.
- Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
- Six years of experience practicing law handling personal injury or civil litigation or trial cases.
- Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) to be served.
- Experience practicing law in the court systems within the geographic area being served.
- Ability to perform online legal research.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Additional Qualifications:
- Six or more years of experience handling personal injury insurance defense cases within a staff counsel setting or at a law firm in Las Vegas, NV.
- Formal first chair jury trial experience, including verdicts, in Las Vegas, NV.
- US military experience with skills related to the following MOS’s: Navy (Legalman (LN), Marines (4410, 4411, 4402, 4405), Army (27A), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1).

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $114,080 - $218,000.
- Compensation is determined based on experience and market data for the position.
- Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k), pension, and life insurance.
- Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
- Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
- Various wellness programs.
- Career path planning and continuing education to assist employees with their professional goals.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Information:
- The job description is intended to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements.
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.