What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Counsel position at Apollo Managing General Agency, LLC?
Title: Staff Counsel
Department: Legal
Apollo Managing General Agency is growing their Staff Counsel Office in the Dallas area. As a fully remote Staff Counsel, you will handle insurance defense bodily injury lawsuits, property damage defense lawsuits, and more, including handling cases from filing of the answer, depositions, mediations and trials.
Key Responsibilities:
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Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury lawsuits and property damage lawsuits.
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Prepare reporting documentation for claims including Initial Defense Counsel report, deposition summaries, pre-trial reports and post-trial reports.
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Review discovery responses and files appropriate motions to move cases to resolution quickly.
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Review Medical Billing and Record Affidavits and request expert and peers as needed.
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Prepare thoroughly for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations and trials.
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Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
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Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
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Manage projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams and claims partners.
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Keep abreast of and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the legal department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.
Must have:
Education
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- Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar