Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Atlanta, GA

In-House

Atlanta, GA

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Claims Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and drive strategy for high-profile litigation matters, including complex litigation.
- Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
- Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy, risk management, trial preparation, extra-contractual, and bad faith matters.
- Coordinate and actively participate in internal discovery activities in partnership with Operations, Tech, and legal management.
- Manage legal risks and resolve disputes.
- Facilitate the escalation of complex matters to internal stakeholders and referral to outside counsel while maintaining control over case management and expenses.
- Conduct research as needed to provide relevant advice.
- Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, and litigation procedure.
- Counsel and advise company leadership on pending litigation and litigation trends.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction.
- 5 or more years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.
- Experience managing high stakes, complex litigation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
- Trial and appellate experience.
- Preferred: Experience litigating insurance coverage or working for an insurance company, experience counselling an insurance claims organization, experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal, trial and appellate experience.

Salary Information:
Annual Salary: $135, - $260,
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Additional Information:
- This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days a week onsite.
- At this time, the company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes personalized coverage tailor-made for the employee and their family's overall well-being, financial benefits including market-competitive compensation, a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match, performance and recognition-based incentives, and tuition assistance.
- Additional benefits include mental healthcare and fertility and adoption assistance.
- The company supports workplace flexibility with the company Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
- The company is committed to providing a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
- The company accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the company.
- The work environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment, with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.