Glades Talent is representing a standout Litigation Firm in the Brunswick area looking for a talented Associate Attorney

Job description

Position Summary:

The Civil Litigation Associate Attorney is responsible for providing effective and thorough case evaluation, predominately for vehicle damage claims involving negligence and/or breach of contract, on behalf of rental car companies, and insurance subrogation cases. The Associate Attorney represents the firm in litigation.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appear for high volume case files to determine liability and recoverability.
• Interface with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel, and pro bono defendants on assigned cases in a manner that promotes the firm’s values and demonstrates respect for others.
• Partners with peers (attorney’s and managers) to acquire the necessary data/research support from the following:
• Intake Specialists
• Call Recovery Specialists
• Research Specialists
• Provides feedback to the File Intake Manager for support provided by the above support personnel.
• Provides direction to assigned support personnel (Legal Assistant) to ensure thorough, timely case preparation, workflow, and performance reviews.
• Ensures cases are properly prepared for trial by:
• Effectively managing case and trial calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
• Conducting legally sound research for liability and recovery potential
• Producing correspondence, lawsuits, discovery, affidavits, and orders
• Preparing corporate and expert witnesses for trial
• Verifying data
• Collaborates with other parties involved including but not limited to: insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel client representatives, witnesses, court personnel, and pro bono defendants.

Education/Experience:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law (in good standing) in Maine, (Florida is a ) other jurisdictions preferred, but not required.
• Ability to waive in immediately upon hire and in at least one additional state.

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Intermediate to exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Exceptional Analytical skills
• Ability to independently organize and disposition a case with attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to support others and work collaboratively across the organization
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while interfacing with multiple levels both inside and outside the firm
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $80,000.00 - $120,000

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• General & commercial litigation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brunswick, ME (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brunswick, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person