CareerPlan

Senior Trial Attorney

DallasFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior defense litigation attorney managing complex premises and general liability cases from inception through resolution.

Role type

Senior Trial Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Builds

Defense litigation outcomes (settlements, verdicts, judgments) for insurance clients

Domain

Insurance Law / Premises Liability / General Liability

Required skills

Complex litigation management, Case strategy development, Motion practice, Depositions, Trial preparation, Client advisory, Mentorship

Preferred skills

Negligent security experience, Dispositive motion practice, 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 legal memoranda, 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 with mentorship duties