Fields Howell LLP
Overview
Position:
Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Location:
665 8th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Pay:
Competitive; Depending on Experience Fields Howell LLP is a premier boutique law firm specializing in insurance and reinsurance, with offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia and Nashville. The firm handles matters across all 50 states and Latin America, with a commitment to client satisfaction and long-term client relationships. About the Position
Fields Howell serves as coverage, monitoring, and defense counsel for insurers and their insureds across the country. Associates work closely with partners across all phases of litigated and non-litigated disputes, including pre-suit claims investigation and advice, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, trial and alternative dispute resolution, and appeal. Attorneys are expected to be skilled advocates, advising international and domestic insurers in first- and third-party coverage disputes, and representing their insureds in lawsuits involving business and contractual disputes, premises liability, products liability, professional errors and omissions, trucking liability, and other matters. Mentorship is key to Fields Howell’s practice. Mid-level associates are encouraged and empowered to supervise and assist more-junior attorneys, while also receiving guidance and training from more-senior attorneys. This position is ideal for attorneys looking to develop their skills as a supervisor and as the primary decision-maker on many files. Responsibilities
Provide coverage, monitoring, and defense counsel support for insurers and insureds Assist in pre-suit claims investigation and advice Conduct case evaluation and reporting Manage discovery and depositions, participate in trial and alternative dispute resolution Handle appeals when necessary Advise on first- and third-party coverage disputes Represent insureds in lawsuits involving business and contractual disputes, premises liability, products liability, professional errors and omissions, trucking liability, and related matters Qualifications
3-5+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or clerkship Litigation experience, preferably involving insurance coverage issues Excellent legal research and writing skills Strong attention to detail Superb interpersonal skills J.D. is required Must be admitted to practice in Georgia Benefits
Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunities 401(k) Job Details
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Position:
Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) Location:
665 8th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Pay:
Competitive; Depending on Experience Fields Howell LLP is a premier boutique law firm specializing in insurance and reinsurance, with offices in Atlanta, Miami, greater Philadelphia and Nashville. The firm handles matters across all 50 states and Latin America, with a commitment to client satisfaction and long-term client relationships. About the Position
Fields Howell serves as coverage, monitoring, and defense counsel for insurers and their insureds across the country. Associates work closely with partners across all phases of litigated and non-litigated disputes, including pre-suit claims investigation and advice, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, trial and alternative dispute resolution, and appeal. Attorneys are expected to be skilled advocates, advising international and domestic insurers in first- and third-party coverage disputes, and representing their insureds in lawsuits involving business and contractual disputes, premises liability, products liability, professional errors and omissions, trucking liability, and other matters. Mentorship is key to Fields Howell’s practice. Mid-level associates are encouraged and empowered to supervise and assist more-junior attorneys, while also receiving guidance and training from more-senior attorneys. This position is ideal for attorneys looking to develop their skills as a supervisor and as the primary decision-maker on many files. Responsibilities
Provide coverage, monitoring, and defense counsel support for insurers and insureds Assist in pre-suit claims investigation and advice Conduct case evaluation and reporting Manage discovery and depositions, participate in trial and alternative dispute resolution Handle appeals when necessary Advise on first- and third-party coverage disputes Represent insureds in lawsuits involving business and contractual disputes, premises liability, products liability, professional errors and omissions, trucking liability, and related matters Qualifications
3-5+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or clerkship Litigation experience, preferably involving insurance coverage issues Excellent legal research and writing skills Strong attention to detail Superb interpersonal skills J.D. is required Must be admitted to practice in Georgia Benefits
Health insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunities 401(k) Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice, Insurance, and Professional Services We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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