Senior Counsel Trial Attorney
Core
Senior trial attorney handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters for insured customers, from inception through trial and appeal.
Role type
Senior IC trial attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Litigation outcomes (verdicts or negotiated resolutions) for policyholders
Domain
Insurance defense litigation
Required skills
jury trial advocacy, legal research, legal writing, negotiation, case strategy development, expert witness management, mentoring, complex case analysis, courtroom presentation
Preferred skills
summary judgment success, appellate success, bench knowledge, local jurisdictional expertise, client relationship management
Technologies
case management systems, automation tools
Responsibilities
Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution; conduct advanced legal research and drafting of pleadings/motions; attend court events and depositions independently; provide case analysis and recommendations to clients; collaborate with expert witnesses; mentor less experienced attorneys; manage client and business partner relationships; deliver training and legal updates.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities