Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Summary

Join Semmes, Bowen & Semmes' Baltimore office as an associate specializing in insurance defense litigation. This position requires 2+ years of experience and Maryland bar admission. The ideal candidate possesses diverse litigation experience, particularly in personal injury and property damage claims. A flexible hybrid work model is offered, requiring 3 days per week in the office after an initial training period. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $160,000 annually, including bonuses. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in MD
• 2+ years' experience in Insurance Defense Litigation

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines
• Multi-task
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in other jurisdictions such as DC or VA
• 4-8 years' experience
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and communication skills and have the ability to work independently
• 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
• A variety of litigation experience with a concentration in insurance defense

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
• Flexible work environment with options for hybrid work