Insurance Defense Attorney
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Civil Litigation & Case Management:
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Manage a civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
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Handle matters involving Professional Liability, Tort & Liability Defense, and Workers' Compensation.
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Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
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Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy and case development.
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Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely completion of all litigation activities.
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Maintain organized case files and documentation throughout the litigation process.
Courtroom & Litigation Support:
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Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
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Take and defend fact witness and expert witness depositions.
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Draft and argue dispositive motions.
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Respond to discovery requests and manage all phases of the discovery process.
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Represent clients in New Hampshire state and federal courts.
Client & Team Collaboration:
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Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and developments.
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Prepare interim status reports and provide ongoing legal updates.
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Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, experts, and support staff to develop effective litigation strategies.
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Maintain strong client relationships through professional and responsive communication.
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Contribute to a collaborative team environment while independently managing assigned matters.
Professional Development & Additional Responsibilities:
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Participate in meaningful, hands-on litigation work under the guidance of experienced attorneys.
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Continuously develop litigation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
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Maintain compliance with firm policies, court rules, and ethical standards.
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Perform additional duties and assignments as required to support business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school required.
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Active admission to the New Hampshire State Bar required.
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Minimum of one (1) year of civil litigation experience required (1–3 years preferred).
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Experience practicing in both New Hampshire state and federal courts.
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Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
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Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
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Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions.
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Experience taking and defending fact witness and expert witness depositions.
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Strong advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom presentation skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
BENEFITS:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Health Advocate Program
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Parental Leave
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Military Leave
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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12 Paid Holidays
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Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Mobile Phone Stipend
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Associate Education Program
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Identity Theft Protection
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Employee Discounts on Tickets, Hotels, Shows, and More
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Hybrid work arrangement based in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Collaborative and inclusive litigation practice with mentorship from experienced attorneys.
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Opportunity to work on complex civil litigation matters across multiple practice areas.
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Fast-paced legal environment with independent case management responsibilities.
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Regular appearances in New Hampshire state and federal courts.
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Frequent collaboration with attorneys, clients, experts, and legal support staff.
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Standard full-time schedule with flexibility to meet litigation deadlines, court appearances, and client needs.
