Insurance Defense Litigation Associate

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell OugheltreeAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is a growing, highly-respected regional insurance defense firm with sixteen locations in the Southeast.Why join us?PTOHealth insurance401kSTD/LTDPaid parental leave Mentorship programJob DetailsThe firm is looking to add a Litigation Attorney to their Memphis office. Attorneys with 3+ years of civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Insurance defense experience is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Tennessee. A book of business is a plus. Job Details:We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and self-motivated Permanent Litigation Attorney to join our esteemed legal team. This is an unparalleled opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to providing best-in-class legal services. The successful candidate will be primarily focused on Insurance Defense Litigation, and will play a critical role in managing all aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and court appearances.Responsibilities:1. Manage a caseload involving insurance defense litigation matters.2. Conduct complex legal research and analysis to develop innovative case strategies.3. Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal correspondences.4. Represent clients in court, before government agencies, or in private legal matters.5. Conduct and defend depositions effectively to gather or provide critical case information.6. Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case.7. Collaborate with legal team members to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to meeting client needs.8. Stay updated with the latest legal trends, regulations, and rulings that may affect your cases.Qualifications:1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.2. Admitted to practice in the state of Tennessee and in good standing.3. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.4. Proven experience in taking and defending depositions.5. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.6. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.7. Strong written and oral communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal issues to non-lawyers.8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.9. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.10. Proficiency with legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.If you are a determined, focused, and detail-oriented professional looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop in the legal industry, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to work on challenging, high-profile cases, and to make a significant impact on our clients' lives. We are eager to add a new member to our team who shares our dedication to excellence and our commitment to the highest ethical standards.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy