Making Numbers Make Sense
Counsel, Litigation – Insurance Defense
Location
Alabama
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
$135K - $145K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- 3+ years of litigation experience (law firm or in-house or a combination) handling pre-litigation and litigation insurance defense matters, in property and casualty, auto and transportation and/or commercial liability.
- Employment litigation experience a strong plus
- Proficiency in the subject matter—insurance law and the regulatory framework governing the Property & Casualty, Auto, and Commercial insurance sectors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external parties and to draft clear and concise legal opinions and advice
- Exceptional litigation skills, including experience with witness preparation, depositions, discovery procedures, and non-party requests for production and testimony
- Strong understanding of insurance policies and coverage issues, third party administrator roles and responsibilities, and claims handling processes
- Skilled at negotiating with experience handling settlement discussions and resolving disputes favorably for the company and its clients
- Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks, with a strong focus on litigation avoidance and cost-effective case management
- Strong legal research and writing skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
- A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
- Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
- Paid holidays.
- Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- Diversity and Inclusion programs to foster a diverse workplace.
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