Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Semmes Bowen and Semmes•Baltimore, MD

6d•$110,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

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. The attorney will handle a variety of litigation matters, with a concentration in defending personal injury and property damage claims. Areas may include products liability, construction litigation, toxic torts defense, premises liability, and transportation law. Admission to practice in Maryland is required; admission in additional jurisdictions such as Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, or Virginia is encouraged or considered a plus. The role requires managing a high volume of cases, meeting deadlines, researching complicated legal issues, drafting litigation documents, and handling court appearances, client meetings, and depositions. The attorney will communicate regularly with clients and work closely with other attorneys and support staff. The position offers a flexible work environment with hybrid work options. Semmes is a paperless office and provides personal laptops to attorneys. The firm describes its culture as collegiate, collaborative, diverse, and respectful, and offers hands-on training and mentoring for new employees. Compensation is $110,000 to $135,000 annually, including bonus.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in Maryland.
At least 3 years of experience practicing law, preferably in insurance defense.
A variety of litigation experience, with a concentration in insurance defense.
Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and handle a high volume of cases.

Nice To Haves

Admission to practice in additional jurisdictions, such as Washington, D.C., or Virginia; admission in Pennsylvania is also encouraged.
Experience with complex general liability, professional liability, construction litigation, property damage claims, personal injury defense, and transportation.

Responsibilities

Meet deadlines, multitask, and manage 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

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 to Light Rail and close to the MARC Train.
Hands-on training and mentoring.