Attorney - First Party Insurance

Job Overview
We are seeking a North Carolina bar-licensed attorney, ideally with first party insurance experience (regarding real estate property damage) on the plaintiff side, to assist homeowners and commercial property owners with their insurance claims. You would be working with an experienced team of attorneys, paralegals, and other claims professionals on everything from pre-litigation to litigation regarding these claims. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in handling insurance claims, litigation, and legal research related to property damage and coverage disputes. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic law office environment, providing expert legal counsel and representation to clients navigating insurance matters. The attorney will be responsible for managing cases from inception through resolution, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and delivering exceptional client service.

Duties

• Provide legal advice and counsel on first-party insurance claims, including property damage, personal injury, and coverage disputes.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and correspondence with clients and insurance companies.
• Manage all aspects of litigation proceedings, including filing lawsuits, discovery processes, depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers, policyholders, and other parties to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting first-party insurance claims and litigation.
• Collaborate with the law office team to ensure efficient case management and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain meticulous records of case files, correspondence, and legal research for audit purposes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the North Carolina state bar with active license to practice law.
• Proven experience in first-party insurance law or related fields such as personal injury law, property law, or litigation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legal areas including estate planning, environmental law, landlord-tenant law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and immigration law is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills for settlement discussions and dispute resolution.
• Legal administrative experience preferred for efficient case management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while advancing your professional career in insurance defense litigation.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• How many property damage insurance claims have you handled for plaintiffs as an attorney?
• What state(s) are you bar licensed to practice law?

Work Location: Remote