Insurance Litigation Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a special counsel with expertise in insurance litigation to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves handling complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, with a focus on pretrial and trial practice. The position offers significant responsibility and requires a collaborative approach to achieve client objectives.

Duties

• Draft complex legal submissions for insurance disputes.
• Prepare witnesses for trial and expert discovery.
• Engage in trial practice, often in arbitral settings.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve results.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in litigation.
• Interest in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Comfortable with significant responsibility.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in the District of Columbia.

Skills

• Experience in complex litigation and arbitration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.