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In-House Counsel - First-Party Specialty Litigation

Houston, Texas, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-10-07

Core

Independently manage all phases of moderate to heavy value litigation, including research, document drafting, settlement negotiations, and trial participation.

Role type

In-house litigation attorney (first-party specialty) (via careerplan.io/jobs/618519269375-in-house-counsel-first-party-specialty-litigation-at-libertymutual)

Builds

Favorable case outcomes and optimized legal strategies for insurance claims

Domain

Insurance law / Litigation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Legal research, litigation management, settlement negotiation, legal writing, risk evaluation, e-discovery, case management, mentoring

Preferred skills

Process automation, workflow enhancement

Technologies

Advanced e-discovery tools, legal case management software, remote collaboration technologies

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings and motions; Lead settlement negotiations and participate in hearings and trials; Develop and implement advanced legal strategies for discovery and trial; Mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff; Identify and mitigate legal risks; Ensure compliance with laws and professional conduct rules.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC