What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Litigation Attorney position at Basham & Scott, LLC?
Pre-Litigation Attorney Position Summary:
Basham & Scott LLC is not your traditional law firm. We pride ourselves in our ability to foster an environment centered on culture and employee well-being. We believe in our ability to support you in role while allowing for a healthy work-life-balance. This is a position supporting a local law firm in the state of Maine who provides support for clients nationally at a time of exciting growth as we approach 70 employees. Voted Best Places to Work In Maine 4-years in a row.
Currently we are hiring an Attorney to join our growing team. This position is responsible for providing effective and thorough case evaluation, predominately for vehicle damage claims involving negligence and/or breach of contract, on behalf of rental car companies. The Attorney represents the firm in litigation. A J.D. from an accredited law school is required, as well as being active and in good standing in the state of licensure.
Pre-Litigation Attorney Key Outcomes:
- Evaluate and appear for high volume case files to determine liability and recoverability.
- Interface with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel, and pro bono defendants on assigned cases in a manner that promotes the firm’s values and demonstrates respect for others.
- Partners with peers (attorney’s and managers) to acquire the necessary data/research support from colleagues.
- Provides feedback to the Operations Manager for support provided by support personnel.
- Provides direction to assigned support personnel (Legal Assistant) to ensure thorough, timely case preparation, workflow, and performance reviews.
- Ensures cases are properly prepared for trial by:
- Effectively managing case and trial calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
- Conducting legally sound research for liability and recovery potential
- Producing correspondence, lawsuits, discovery, affidavits, and orders
- Preparing corporate and expert witnesses for trial
- Verifying data
- Collaborates with other parties involved including but not limited to: insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, local counsel client representatives, witnesses, court personnel, and pro bono defendants.
Pre-Litigation Attorney Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing in state licensed
- 3 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on civil litigation
Pre-Litigation Attorney Skills/Knowledge/Competencies:
- Intermediate to exceptional skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
- Exceptional Analytical skills
- Ability to independently organize and disposition a case with attention to detail
- Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to support others and work collaboratively across the organization
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while interfacing with multiple levels both inside and outside the firm
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- What states do you currently have an active license to practice in?
Experience:
- legal: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- license to practice law (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000