Vice President of Underwriting

Company: 777 Partners
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Justice Funds is searching for a Vice President of Underwriting to help lead the growing needs of our business. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and goal focused individual who embraces a collaborative, team-based environment.

Summary

The Vice President of Underwriting involves leading due diligence on cases and case dockets for potential investment, including delving into the facts and legal issues presented by the cases and exercising good judgment regarding the merits of the cases and their likelihood of success. Underwriter will then provide legal advice and recommendations to Justice Funds’ principals regarding the advisability of investment in the law firm’s docket. The position also includes ongoing monitoring of funded investments, meeting and speaking with lawyers and claimants to discuss litigation finance, conducting general research on legal, strategic and other issues.

Qualified candidates must have persuasive communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, both in the legal and business community.

Required Skills & Experience

Attorney or JD required

5+ years practicing litigator or litigation finance experience, highly important

Finance background, important

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Sharp legal analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Well-organized and good with time management

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