Job description
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Missoula, Montana
Experience Required: 2+ years
Experience Preferred: 2-7 years
License Requirement: MUST HAVE current Montana Bar License
Our Firm Profile
Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel, P.C. is a nationally recognized civil litigation firm with deep experience in the state, federal and tribal courts of Montana. Based in Missoula, Montana, we specialize in insurance defense litigation and coverage. Our team is committed to focusing on quality service to our clients and achieving exceptional outcomes in a consistently cost-effective and innovative manner. We place particular emphasis on resolution-oriented litigation. We are fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and support each lawyer in creating an individualized model of success.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated associate attorney who will be responsible for assisting in, as well as solely handling, the defense of insurance-related claims. This position offers the chance to work directly with experienced attorneys and insurance claims examiners to gain exposure in all aspects of litigation: from legal research, brief writing, taking depositions, attending court hearings and mediations, to trial preparation. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, with a strong desire to grow within the field through establishing and fostering direct client contacts, both locally and nationally.
Key Responsibilities
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Represent clients in insurance defense matters, including personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, coverage and bad faith cases.
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Draft and review legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
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Assist in trial preparation, including conducting depositions, attending hearings, and motions practice.
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Conduct legal research to support case strategies and provide recommendations.
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Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
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Maintain and manage case files, ensuring all deadlines are met.
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Assist in settlement negotiations and mediations.
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Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop strategies and tactics for cases.
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Benefits
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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Comprehensive benefits package including: health, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a matching 401k plan.
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Our goal is to invest in our employees' well-being by providing a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes mental and physical health.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Erin M. Erickson at (see below) Applicants can visit the firm's website for additional information at .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Missoula, MT 59802