Sr. Counsel - Liability Insurance Defense
Core
Senior attorney handling high-exposure liability insurance defense litigation, including major and complex claims, from inception through trial and appeal.
Role type
Senior IC litigation attorney (insurance defense)
Builds
Litigation outcomes (verdicts or negotiated resolutions) for insured customers and the company
Domain
Insurance / Property Casualty / Litigation
Required skills
Jury trial experience, advanced legal research, persuasive legal writing, complex case analysis, expert witness management, negotiation, mentoring, courtroom advocacy
Preferred skills
Summary judgment success, appellate success, local jurisdictional knowledge, client relationship management
Technologies
Case management systems, automation tools
Responsibilities
Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution; conduct advanced legal research and write pleadings/motions/briefs; attend court events, depositions, and hearings independently; provide case analysis and strategy recommendations to clients; collaborate with expert witnesses; mentor less experienced attorneys; manage client and business partner relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC