Position Summary:
Basham & Scott LLC is not your traditional law firm. We pride ourselves in our ability to foster an environment centered on culture and employee well-being. We believe in our ability to support you in role while allowing for a healthy work-life-balance. This is a position supporting a local law firm in the state of Maine who provides support for clients nationally at a time of exciting growth as we approach 70 employees. Voted Best Places to Work In Maine 4-years in a row.
Currently we are hiring a Maine Civil Litigation attorney to join our team. This position is responsible for providing effective and thorough representation, for Subrogation cases on the Plaintiff's side. Court appearances are required in the state of Maine. You will predominately work a docket of large property and auto related losses in active litigation. A minimum of 3 years Subrogation and/or Insurance Defense experience is preferable, but all Civil Litigation experience and new law school graduates with a strong interest in Civil Litigation will be considered. The ideal candidate should be able to work autonomously with limited supervision and have the ability to work a case from acceptance through trial/settlement. Excellent organizational and time-management skills are necessary in order to meet deadlines. A J.D. from an accredited law school is required, as well as either being active and in good standing in the state of Maine or have the ability to immediately waive in.
Benefits Include:
- 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year for all salaried employees
- Additional 10 paid holiday days annually
- This position is eligible for full remote privilege
- 30-minutes paid wellness time daily
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedule
- 1 week paid sick/mental health time, with up to 160 hour rollover eligibility
- Come work at a local growing business in the Brunswick, ME community voted a Best Place to Work the past 4-Years
- Bar dues and CLE's company paid
- Other career and advancement opportunities always considered as we fully support professional development
- Health insurance with increased employer contribution over time
- Included options: HSA & DCFSA
- Dental and Vision insurance with employer contribution
- Supplemental benefits including:
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Group Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k) with company contribution
Key Outcomes:
1. Responsibility for Subrogation cases from inception through resolution.
2. Interface with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, witnesses, experts, etc. on assigned cases in a manner that promotes the firm’s values and demonstrates respect for others.
3. Partners with peers and staff to acquire the necessary data/research support
4. Provides direction to assigned support personnel (Paralegal) to ensure thorough, timely case preparation, workflow, and performance reviews.
5. Ensures cases are properly prepared for trial by:
a. Effectively managing case and trial calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
b. Conducting legally sound research for liability and recovery potential
c. Producing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and affidavits
d. Preparing corporate and expert witnesses for trial
6. Collaborates and/or works well with other parties involved including but not limited to: insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, client representatives, witnesses, and court personnel.
Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law in Maine or ability to immediately waive in
- 3 years of experience practicing law preferred, with a focus on civil litigation
- Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and practices related to litigation
- Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies
- Strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):
· Intermediate to exceptional skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
· Exceptional Analytical skills
· Ability to independently organize and disposition a case with attention to detail
· Ability to support multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
· Willing to support others and work collaboratively across the organization
· Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while interfacing with multiple levels both inside and outside the firm
· Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Salary: $90,000-$120,000 annual salary based on experience.
Supplemental pay types:
License/Certification:
- License to practice law in Maine or ability to waive in immediately (Required)
Ability to commute: As requested per the court (Required)
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter,. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- What states do you currently have an active license to practice in?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brunswick, ME 04011
