Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Summary

Join Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, a well-established full-service law firm, as an Associate in their Baltimore office. This position requires 2+ years of experience in Insurance Defense Litigation and a strong understanding of personal injury and property damage claims. The firm offers a flexible work environment with options for hybrid work, including remote work with a requirement to commute to the Baltimore office 3 days per week. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in MD required

Responsibilities

• 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
• The position requires the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle a high volume of cases

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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