1st Chair Trial Attorney

Titus Talent Strategies; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Titus Talent Strategies seeks a Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney with 10+ years of civil litigation to lead first-chair trials, manage complex cases from intake to verdict, and mentor junior lawyers.

This role offers a clear path toward partnership, collaboration with firm leadership, and hybrid work flexibility while handling trucking and transportation, insurance defense, and other high-exposure matters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience serving as first-chair trial counsel
• Experience handling trucking, transportation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation matters
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation, and client communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of litigation from case assignment through trial.
• Develop case strategy and manage complex defense matters.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and attend hearings.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury trials.
• Advise insurance carrier and corporate clients throughout the litigation process.
• Work with expert witnesses and prepare complex cases for trial.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the litigation team.
• Support business development efforts and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

First-chair trial attorney

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Deposition skills

Job description

An established Texas litigation firm is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney to join its growing practice. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned litigator with 10+ years of civil litigation experience who is looking for a clear path toward partnership. If you're a confident first-chair trial attorney who enjoys trying cases and leading litigation strategy, you'll have the opportunity to handle high-exposure matters while working directly with firm leadership. The practice focuses on trucking and transportation litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, and other complex civil litigation matters.

Why You'll Want This Role

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel on significant litigation matters.
• Manage complex cases from intake through verdict.
• Work directly with firm leadership and help mentor junior attorneys.
• Join a growing practice with a defined path toward partnership.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all phases of litigation from case assignment through trial.
• Develop case strategy and manage complex defense matters.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and attend hearings.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury trials.
• Advise insurance carrier and corporate clients throughout the litigation process.
• Work with expert witnesses and prepare complex cases for trial.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the litigation team.
• Support business development efforts and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience serving as first-chair trial counsel.
• Experience handling trucking, transportation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, or other complex civil litigation matters.
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation, and client communication skills.

Preferred

• Existing relationships within the insurance or transportation industries.
• Interest in long-term leadership and partnership opportunities.

Why This Firm

• This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished trial attorney who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll have the autonomy to lead complex cases, collaborate with experienced litigators, mentor the next generation of attorneys, and position yourself for partnership within a growing, respected litigation practice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.