Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Memphis, TN

In-House

Memphis, TN

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Memphis, TN

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Attorney - Casualty Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and Resolve Claims: Actively manage and successfully resolve a busy portfolio of casualty, product liability, and asbestos claims.
- Supervise Outside Counsel: Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel, coordinating with law firms to manage budgets and control costs.
- Strategic Legal Partner: Serve as a strategic legal partner to the business, providing advice on business practices, risk avoidance/mitigation, and legal compliance. Provide timely reports on substantive developments in legal matters.
- Develop Claims Strategy: Develop strategies and action plans for claims in collaboration with internal/external counsel, third-party administrators (TPAs), and insurance companies.
- Oversee Discovery Process: Oversee all aspects of the internal discovery process, including reviewing and developing strategies for discovery requests and responses, collecting and producing internal documents, coordinating e-discovery, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and preparing key witness testimony.
- Collaborate with Team: Partner with the team’s paralegals and other attorneys to successfully manage litigation and other projects as needed.
- Mediation and Settlement: Develop and attend mediation and settlement strategies in conjunction with internal/external legal partners, insurance companies, and TPAs.
- Support Business Partners: Address ongoing questions and issues from business partners through claims resolution.
- Lead Special Projects: Lead special projects within the Legal Department to drive efficiencies, contribute to knowledge management, and support efforts to establish, assess, and maintain team performance metrics.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Academic Credentials: Strong academic credentials including a . degree.
- Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house.
- Travel: Ability to travel domestically as needed (5-10% of the time).
- Bar Membership: Must be a current member in good standing of the Tennessee Bar, or a member in good standing of another state bar with eligibility for admission in Tennessee as in-house counsel.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information, but it mentions competitive pay as part of the benefits package.

Benefits Information:
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Unrivaled company culture.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards.
- Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including company In-store discount.
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan.
- Living Well Program for mental and physical health.
- Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement.

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for employees in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the . Virgin Islands may differ.