Civil Litigation Attorney

Position Summary:

The Civil Litigation Associate Attorney is responsible for providing effective and thorough case evaluation, predominately for vehicle damage claims involving negligence and/or breach of contract, on behalf of rental car companies, and insurance subrogation cases. The Associate Attorney represents the firm in litigation.

Key Outcomes:

1. Evaluate and appear for high volume case files to determine liability and recoverability.

1. Interface with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel, and pro bono defendants on assigned cases in a manner that promotes the firms values and demonstrates respect for others.

1. Partners with peers (attorneys and managers) to acquire the necessary data/research support from the following:

a. Intake Specialists

b. Call Recovery Specialists

c. Research Specialists

1. Provides feedback to the File Intake Manager for support provided by the above support personnel.

1. Provides direction to assigned support personnel (Legal Assistant) to ensure thorough, timely case preparation, workflow, and performance reviews.

1. Ensures cases are properly prepared for trial by:

a. Effectively managing case and trial calendar to ensure deadlines are met.

b. Conducting legally sound research for liability and recovery potential

c. Producing correspondence, lawsuits, discovery, affidavits, and orders

d. Preparing corporate and expert witnesses for trial

e. Verifying data

1. Collaborates with other parties involved including but not limited to: insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel client representatives, witnesses, court personnel, and pro bono defendants.

Education/Experience:

Law Degree from an accredited law school.

License to practice law (in good standing) in Maine, (Florida is a +) other jurisdictions preferred, but not required.

Ability to waive in immediately upon hire and in at least one additional state.

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

Intermediate to exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Exceptional Analytical skills

Ability to independently organize and disposition a case with attention to detail

Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment

Willing to support others and work collaboratively across the organization

Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while interfacing with multiple levels both inside and outside the firm

Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

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