MAGMUTUAL is a national provider of professional liability insurance for healthcare professionals and hospitals. We are a dynamic, hardworking, and energetic group of professionals and we are looking for an experienced Insurance Bad Faith Senior Trial Attorney to join our team. The Senior Trial Attorney will have responsibility for leading the litigation efforts to defend MagMutual against bad faith/excess exposure claims.
The hired Senior Trial Attorney will work closely with Senior Leadership, including the CEO, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Claims Officer.This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company that is working to challenge the status quo and create meaningful change within the insurance industry. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with exceptional benefits.SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Directly represent MagMutual in all bad faith/excess exposure litigation matters in state and federal court.
- Develop a comprehensive litigation program to defend MagMutual from claims of bad faith/excess exposure.
- Negotiate case resolutions when appropriate.
- Pursue a client driven, service centered, and trial focused approach to the practice of law.
- Perform all legal work at the highest level, in conformity with state rules, and in compliance with defense guidelines.
- Handle all aspects of bad faith litigation/trial work.
- Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking depositions and preparing witnesses for depositions.
- Handle all aspects of settlement, including mediations.
- Prepare legal opinions and submit timely reports on all significant case activities.
- Adhere to MagMutual’s defense guidelines.
- Ensure all files are properly documented and organized and that access to and/or the sharing of confidential information is properly restricted.
- Utilize case management software for maintaining notes, diaries, calendars, etc. on assigned cases in accordance with operating guidelines and procedures.
- Complete continuing education seminars and courses from internal and external sources to enhance medical, insurance, regulatory, and legal knowledge.
- Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutes, case law, and industry trends applicable to bad faith and medical professional liability.
- Travel as case needs dictate, potentially on short notice.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Must be a current member of the Georgia or Florida State Bar and maintain necessary licensing and continuing education requirements throughout employment.
- A minimum of 7 (seven) years of litigation experience, with an emphasis on bad faith litigation, including first chair trial experience.
- Experience in handling high impact cases from beginning to end with an emphasis on creative legal thinking.
- Substantive mediation and arbitration experience..
- Excellent negotiation skills, including a demonstrated pattern of successful negotiation outcomes in high dollar cases.
- Demonstrated history of leadership and/or supervisory or management experience
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with company executives and Board of Directors.
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment and adapt well to change.
- Ability to analyze, take initiative and make decisions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to project a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to properly handle confidential information.
- Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions strategically.
- Flexibility to travel as needed. Must have a valid drivers license.
- Ability to learn and operate multiple technology tools.
- Stay current on state, federal and industry trends.
- Good corporate citizen and committed team player with ability to work well with leadership, peers, team members and other departments.
Location: Atlanta Office
