Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The Insurance Defense Attorney will be a part of the law firm's national and international maritime and insurance litigation practices. Responsibilities include:
- Proposing litigation strategies.
- Communicating effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
- Drafting reports, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Taking and defending depositions.
- Arguing motions in court.
- Participating in mediations and trials.
- Engaging in significant business development training.
- Working with dedicated associate and partner mentors.
- Participating in a firm-wide associate committee to liaise with partners.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of insurance defense experience in a law firm setting.
- Must be licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
- Additional admissions in other states are considered a plus.
- Possess an excellent academic background.
- Demonstrated superior research, writing, and communication skills.
- Well-organized and self-motivated.
- Experience handling all phases of the litigation process, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and managing appeals.
Salary Information:
The compensation for the Insurance Defense Attorney position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 annually. The salary is contingent upon factors such as:
- Level of experience.
- Practice group.
- Location.
- Other job-related factors permitted by law.
About the Law Firm:
The law firm is a globally recognized entity with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. It operates with over 2,750 professionals across 48 offices worldwide, including regions such as the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and America. The firm is particularly noted for its litigation and dispute resolution capabilities, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.
The law firm prides itself on being innovative, bringing fresh and challenging perspectives to the legal services industry. It aims to empower clients with a diverse array of ideas, tools, and technology, ensuring exceptional results consistently.
The law firm is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices can thrive. It emphasizes a culture and values that are approachable, straightforward, supportive, and distinctive. The firm believes in investing in the development of its people, offering on-the-job experiential learning, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and resources to drive career growth. Opportunities for secondments to clients and global offices are also available.
The law firm is dedicated to celebrating diversity and empowering its people, promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). It strives to create an inclusive workplace aligned with its employees' values, focusing on decarbonizing operations and supporting employee well-being. The firm is committed to equal opportunities and ensures inclusive recruitment processes, expecting all employees to adhere to relevant policies, including those related to Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management.
