Associate Counsel - Columbus, OH
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath
- Defending by trial or dispositive hearing all matters assigned, as applicable
- Requirements
- 2-6+ years of experience in related field REQUIRED
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
- Admission to the Ohio Bar REQUIRED
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Ohio
- Must meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
- Ability to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
- Ability to follow complex instructions and resolve conflicts
- Strong organization, priority setting, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
- Nice-to-haves
- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence/email
- Benefits
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
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