Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Demonstrated experience preparing civil pleadings, motions and discovery and deposing witnesses.
Demonstrated litigation experience.
Solid knowledge and understanding of rules of Professional Responsibility for the jurisdiction in which they practice.
Solid knowledge and understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.
Admitted to the state bar in the state where they are located or (1) admission to the bar within one year of hire for individuals who must pass a bar exam or portions of a bar exam to be admitted or (2) bar admission as soon as practicable but no later than 60 days of hire for individuals with diploma privilege or who are eligible for in-house counsel registration.
Juris Doctor
Responsibilities:
Handles litigation involving either the corporation and/or its insured within established corporate guidelines and the applicable code of professional responsibility.
Handles files and issues of a more complex nature with higher levels of dollar exposure and requiring less oversight.
Communicates with client regarding file status and progress.
Analyzes file as litigation progresses as well as risk to the company.
Evaluates cases and seeks settlement as necessary.
Drafts all necessary pleadings, papers and briefs to advance litigation activities at the trial or appellate level.
Conducts necessary research in support of drafting activities.
Advocates client position in all forums (state and federal court, alternative dispute resolution, administrative tribunals and regulatory hearings) and circumstances, both formal and informal.
Negotiates effectively in the resolution all issues.
Stays current on state statutes and court decisions and analyzes how statutes and court decisions affect the interpretation and enforceability of the various policy provisions.
May develop areas of specialty practice (e.g. special property, workers` compensation, environmental law, commercial coverage).