Attorney needed for Meridian office

A law firm is seeking an Attorney for their Meridian office. The Attorney will handle all phases of litigation, including creating defense strategy, client communication and reporting, conducting investigations, depositions, managing motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate activity. They will also draft discovery, respond to discovery motions, attend court appearances, take and defend depositions, draft motions for summary judgment, and proactively manage the docket.

Duties:

• Create defense strategy and manage all phases of litigation.
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, and appellate documents.
• Draft discovery requests and responses.
• Attend court appearances regularly.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Draft motions for summary judgment.
• Proactively manage the docket.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Mediation, arbitration, and trial experience, preferably as first or second chair.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills.
• Book of business is a plus.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in the State of Idaho.
• 2+ years of insurance defense experience, preferably in premises liability.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the State of Idaho.

Skills:

• Litigation strategy and management.
• Client communication and reporting.
• Investigation and discovery drafting.
• Court appearances and deposition skills.
• Motion practice and trial preparation.
• Appellate advocacy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits offered:

• Excellent benefits including 401K match.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities.