Insurance Litigation Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Insurance Litigation Special Counsel to join its team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in insurance and reinsurance disputes, with a focus on developing pretrial and trial practice skills.

Duties

• Draft complex legal submissions.
• Prepare witnesses for trial.
• Conduct expert discovery.
• Engage in trial practice, often in arbitral settings.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in litigation.
• Interest in arbitration trial practice.
• Comfortable with significant responsibility.

Education

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

Certifications

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

Skills

• Experience in complex litigation matters.
• Insurance/reinsurance background preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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.