Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in MD required.
• 3+ years' experience in insurance defense required.
• Admitted to practice in other jurisdictions such as DC or VA a plus.
• 4-8 years' experience preferred. 
• 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.

• 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.

• 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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