Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Law Firms
Job overview
The Associate Attorney role is a fully remote position focused on insurance defense and civil litigation, contributing to the legal team's success by managing cases and supporting litigation strategies.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will manage civil litigation cases from start to finish, draft legal documents, conduct depositions and mediations, prepare for trials, communicate with clients and carriers, provide risk assessments, and ensure compliance with court procedures.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 3 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience, strong litigation and negotiation skills, excellent communication, ability to work independently remotely, and proficiency with legal management systems.
Career development
The role offers long-term growth potential within a supportive legal team in a virtual work environment.
Work environment and culture
The position supports a self-managed, fully remote work environment emphasizing independence and virtual collaboration.
Team overview
The candidate will join a growing litigation team focused on insurance defense cases.
Job location and travel
The job is fully remote but requires licensure in Colorado.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its fully remote setup and focus on insurance defense within a well-supported legal team.
Company overview
Law firms are professional service organizations that provide legal advice and representation to individuals, businesses, and government entities. They generate revenue primarily through billable hours, retainers, and contingency fees, depending on the nature of the legal work. Historically, law firms have evolved from small partnerships to large, multinational entities with specialized practice areas such as corporate law, intellectual property, and litigation. Candidates should be aware of the firm's reputation, practice areas, and notable cases or clients to better understand its market position and culture.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 3+ years of experience in insurance defense and civil litigation, emphasizing your ability to manage cases from inception to resolution in a remote environment.
Showcase your skills in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, as well as your experience conducting depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, which are critical for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including the Law Firms' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with attorneys and team members in the litigation or insurance defense divisions at Law Firms on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent case wins they shared or asking about best practices for remote litigation work to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'insurance defense,' 'civil litigation,' 'case management,' 'trial preparation,' and 'remote work proficiency' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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