Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C. · 1 day ago
Litigation Associate Attorney
Mooney, Lenaghan, Westberg Dorn, L.L.C. is an Omaha-based insurance defense firm seeking talented Litigation Associate Attorneys. The role involves independently handling complex litigation defense matters, including case evaluation, discovery, and trial preparation, while maintaining high professional standards.
Responsibilities
Independently handles caseload of complex litigation defense matters, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Exhibits superior written and oral advocacy skills
Maintains the highest level of professional and ethical standards
Reviews file materials upon case assignment and provides a detailed analysis of legal issues and a well-reasoned plan of action
Prepares pleadings, persuasive motions, briefs and legal memoranda, discovery, summaries, and trial/appellate briefs to further defense strategy
Analyzes complex legal and medical issues, conducts appropriate research, and prepares research memoranda for clients
Represents clients at court hearings, jury trials, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and medical professionals
Timely updates clients regarding significant case events, strategies, and exposure changes
Effectively and timely negotiates settlement for optimal outcome
Participates in Claims reviews, roundtables, and conference calls with clients
Analyze medical records and collaborate closely with expert witnesses
Qualification
Required
Independently handles caseload of complex litigation defense matters, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Exhibits superior written and oral advocacy skills
Maintains the highest level of professional and ethical standards
Reviews file materials upon case assignment and provides a detailed analysis of legal issues and a well-reasoned plan of action
Prepares pleadings, persuasive motions, briefs and legal memoranda, discovery, summaries, and trial/appellate briefs to further defense strategy
Analyzes complex legal and medical issues, conducts appropriate research, and prepares research memoranda for clients
Represents clients at court hearings, jury trials, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and medical professionals
Timely updates clients regarding significant case events, strategies, and exposure changes
Effectively and timely negotiates settlement for optimal outcome
Participates in Claims reviews, roundtables, and conference calls with clients
Analyze medical records and collaborate closely with expert witnesses
1 or more years of experience litigating Workers' Compensation cases
Active Iowa law license (Workers' Compensation)
3-5+ of experience litigating Medical Malpractice Defense cases
Active Nebraska and Iowa law license (Medical Malpractice)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
AD&D
Short-Term Disability
401 (k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program