Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening for an associate in its Baltimore office with at least three years of experience in insurance defense litigation. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Maryland; admission in other jurisdictions such as Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, or Virginia is encouraged. The role involves a variety of litigation matters, concentrated on defending personal injury and property damage claims. Relevant areas include products liability, construction litigation, toxic torts defense, premises liability, and transportation law. The attorney will manage a high volume of cases, meet deadlines, conduct legal research, draft litigation documents, and work with attorneys, staff, clients, and the courts. The firm offers a flexible work environment with hybrid work options. It is a paperless office and provides personal laptops to attorneys. Semmes describes itself as an employee-focused community that provides hands-on training and mentoring, supports teamwork and collaboration, and values diversity and respect.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in Maryland.
- At least three years of experience practicing law, preferably in insurance defense.
- Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
- A variety of litigation experience with a concentration in insurance defense.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice in other jurisdictions, such as Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, or Virginia.
- Experience with complex general liability, professional liability, construction litigation, property damage claims, defense of personal injury claims, or transportation.
Responsibilities
- Meet deadlines, multitask, and handle a high volume of cases.
- Research complicated legal issues.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other documents in a timely manner.
- Work closely with other attorneys and support staff.
- Handle court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
- Communicate regularly with clients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, including bonus.
- Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life benefits.
- Employee-funded 401(k).
- Employer-funded pension plan.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- Annual performance reviews.
- Bonus plan.
- Free fitness center.
- Bike storage.
- Convenient access to Light Rail and close to the MARC Train.
- Hands-on training and mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
