Chartwell Law

Law Practice501-1,000 employeesWebsite

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Open Roles

Chartwell Law, a law practice with 501-1,000 employees, is currently hiring for three open positions. Chartwell Law has openings for the following positions: * **Paralegal - General Liability - Insurance Defense:** This on-site position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal. Responsibilities include drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and discovery documents, managing a high-volume caseload, conducting legal research, and assisting with mediation and trial preparation. * **Associate - General Liability - Insurance Defense:** This on-site attorney role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the posted state. Key responsibilities involve managing a diverse caseload, providing legal counsel, conducting legal research and drafting, representing clients in court, and collaborating with partners and clients. The role requires an annual billable amount of 1950 hours. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group is needed. * **Senior Associate - Workers' Compensation:** This on-site position requires a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school and 3+ years’ experience in Civil Litigation, with an emphasis in insurance defense. The role involves managing complex litigation matters across various practice areas, providing legal counsel, and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role also requires an annual billable amount of 1950 hours. The roles at Chartwell Law require proficiency in various technologies and skills. These include: Legal Drafting, Court Procedures, Case Management, Document Management, Legal Research, Litigation, Communication, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Planning, Client Relations, Independence, Team Collaboration, Trial Preparation, Discovery Requests, Expert Witness Retention, Court Representation, Arbitration, Mediation, Multi-tasking, E-filing Procedures, Billing Processes, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Lexis Advance, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, and Courtroom Experience. All three open positions are on-site. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Chartwell Law and applying for these positions: 1. **What is the required experience for the Paralegal position?** The Paralegal position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal. 2. **What are the key responsibilities of the Associate attorney role?** The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload, provide legal counsel, conduct legal research and drafting, and represent clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions. 3. **What are the annual billable hour requirements for the Associate and Senior Associate positions?** Both the Associate and Senior Associate positions require an annual billable amount of 1950 hours. 4. **What skills are essential for all legal professionals at Chartwell Law?** Key competencies include communicating, conflict management, professionalism, and planning & priority setting. 5. **What education is required for the Associate Attorney position?** A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required. 6. **Are there any specific software proficiencies required for the Paralegal position?** Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word, is needed, with experience in Aderant Total Office (ATO) and NetDocs preferred. Proficiency in Lexis Advance is also required. 7. **What is the required experience for the Senior Associate position?** The Senior Associate position requires 3+ years’ experience in Civil Litigation with an emphasis in insurance defense.