What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Litigation and Coverage Associate Attorney position at Peabody & Arnold LLP?
Peabody & Arnold seeks an associate to join our insurance coverage and general litigation groups. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of litigation, medical malpractice defense, management-side employment defense, personal injury defense, premises liability defense, insurance defense and/or insurance coverage experience. Experience in insurance coverage or bad faith claims handling matters are a plus. Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, and/or Rhode Island bar admissions are also a plus.
Our insurance coverage practice group represents insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout New England and across the nation. We, in partnership with our clients, evaluate claims and determine the appropriate strategy, whether it be a negotiated settlement or vigorous defense through trial. We regularly handle pre-litigation coverage disputes and counsel clients on best practices to avoid bad faith exposure. From class actions to multi-district litigation, we present our insurer clients on the most complex coverage issues.
Our general litigation practice group represents individuals, owners, contractors, employers, doctors, nurses, hospitals, property managers, restaurants, hotels, and businesses in a wide range of disputes in state and federal court and through the mediation process. We also represent various licensed professionals in connection with Board complaints and other licensure-related proceedings.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- JD from accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Active MA bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
- 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably with knowledge in employment counseling experience and/or insurance coverage
- Outstanding research, writing, and analytic skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to organization and excellence
- Ability to multitask and work independently within a collaborative team setting
Peabody & Arnold understands the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. We strongly encourage all applicants from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.
