Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Semmes Bowen and Semmes

$110K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar admission in Maryland required.
  • 3+ years' experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
  • Additional bar admissions in DC, PA, or VA are advantageous.
  • Strong academic background with excellent research and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Experience in complex liability cases and various litigation types is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Meet deadlines and manage a high volume of cases effectively.
  • Research complicated legal issues thoroughly.
  • Draft various legal documents promptly and accurately.
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys and support personnel.
  • Attend court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits including vision and dental.
  • Employee-funded 401K with an employer-funded pension plan.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Annual performance evaluations for career development.
  • Structured bonus plan to reward performance.
  • On-site fitness center and bike storage for employees.
  • Close proximity to public transit options like Light Rail and MARC Train.
Full Job Description
has an immediate opening in our Baltimore office for an associate with 3+ years' experience in Insurance Defense Litigation. Qualified candidates must be barred in MD. Candidates that are admitted to other jurisdictions, such as DC, PA, and VA are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for candidates that have a variety of litigation experience with a concentration in the defense of personal injury and property damage claims, including products liability, construction litigation, toxic torts defense, premises liability, and transportation law.

We offer a flexible work environment with options for hybrid work. Semmes is a paperless office with personal laptops provided for attorneys.

Compensation: $110,000 to $135,000 annually including bonus

Qualifications:
  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice law in MD required.
  • 3+ years' experience practicing law preferably in insurance defense.
  • Admitted to practice in other jurisdictions such as DC or VA a plus.
  • Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and communication skills and have the ability to work independently.
  • Candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
  • Experience with complex general liability, professional liability, construction litigation, property damage claims, the defense of personal injury claims, and transportation is a plus.
  • Candidate will have a variety of litigation experience with a concentration in insurance defense.
Responsibilities:
  • The position requires the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle a high volume of cases.
  • Research complicated legal issues.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and all other documents in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with other attorneys and support staff.
  • Handle court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
  • Communicate with clients regularly.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary, Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits.
  • Employee funded 401K.
  • Employer funded pension plan.
  • HSA and FSA plans.
  • Annual performance reviews.
  • Bonus plan.
  • Free Fitness Center.
  • Bike Storage.
  • Convenient to Light Rail and close to the MARC Train.

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