Senior Trial Attorney
Core
Senior defense litigation attorney managing complex premises and general liability cases from inception through resolution.
Role type
Senior IC trial attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Defense litigation outcomes (settlements, verdicts, judgments) for insurance clients
Domain
Insurance defense / Premises liability / General liability
Required skills
Complex litigation management, Trial advocacy, Dispositive motion practice, Depositions, Discovery management, Expert witness coordination, Strategic legal advice, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Negligent security experience, Catastrophic loss experience, Legal project management
Technologies
State and federal court systems, E-discovery platforms, Trial management software
Responsibilities
Independently manage complex defense litigation caseloads from inception through resolution, Develop and implement case strategy including early case assessment and trial preparation, Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and briefs in state and federal courts, Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery, Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC