Associate Counsel - Fairfax, VA (Remote)
About the position Responsibilities • Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda. • Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department. • Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath. • Defending by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned, as applicable. Requirements • 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED. • Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED. • Admission to the Virginia Bar REQUIRED. • Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Virginia and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable. • Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited to attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences. • Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers, and other employees of the organization. • Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills. • Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information. Nice-to-haves • Civil litigation experience. • Insurance defense-related litigation experience. • Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email. Benefits • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period. • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave. • 401(k) Plan. • Tuition Reimbursement. • Paid Training and Licensures. Apply tot his job