Overview As a Litigation Associate, you will handle a diverse insurance defense, general liability, and professional liability caseload, moving matters from intake to disposition. You collaborate with partners and insurers to shape strategy, manage discovery, and prepare for trial. This role centers on delivering clear client guidance, effective advocacy, and efficient case management in a remote environment. You will contribute to favorable outcomes through diligent research, filings, and negotiation with stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Manage a litigation caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, and malpractice matters from intake through disposition
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents with clarity and adherence to procedural rules
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda to support case strategy and motion practice
- Handle discovery tasks including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and preparing privilege logs
- Prepare for and take or defend depositions; coordinate and prepare witnesses for testimony
- Participate in client and insurer communications, providing clear status updates, legal advice, and strategy recommendations
- Work with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy, settlement analyses, and trial preparation plans
- Manage trial preparation tasks including exhibit organization, witness preparation, motion in limine filings, and trial notebooks
- Negotiate settlements and attend mediations and alternative dispute resolution sessions as needed
- Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records; meet productivity and compliance expectations
Key requirements- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably with a focus on insurance defense, general liability, professional liability, and medical malpractice matters
- Proven experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and conducting legal research and trial preparation
- Strong oral advocacy and written communication skills; courtroom or deposition experience is preferred
- Ability to manage a substantial caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Experience working with insurance carriers and understanding of coverage issues and claims handling processes preferred
- Familiarity with e-filing systems, litigation support technology, and legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Willingness to travel for depositions, hearings, and trials as required
- client-focused communication
- strong written and oral advocacy
- time management and prioritization
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- e-filing systems
