Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Nevada

Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Nevada

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Workplace:
Remote

This position is responsible for representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, handling cases that are primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. Manages all phases of cases from intake to resolution.

• Litigates moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues and performs duties necessary from intake to trial and/or settlement. This includes but is not limited to preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Acts as the lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develops strategies and arguments to thoroughly prepare for trial.
• Utilizes knowledge of legal precedents to analyze the probable outcomes of a case.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to a case.
• Performs or ensures completion of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• Consults with Claims Executive team and renders legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interprets applicable industry laws, rulings and regulations.
• Functionally supervises attorneys who are assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
• Provides guidance and mentorship with the autonomy to learn.

Bachelors degree preferred. Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.

Seven years of litigation experience required. Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required. First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred. Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Effective leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to command the attention of an audience. Demonstrated problem solving skills. Possesses a genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations. Ability to represent the company with external constituents. Handles conflict effectively with the ability to quickly interpret and respond to new information. Demonstrates excellent judgement and decision making skills.

Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines. Excellent time management and priority setting skills. Articulate and responsive to colleagues. Possesses strong technical aptitude. Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment.

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and…