In-House Litigation & Trial Counsel - Texas

Fidelity National Financial; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title insurance company is seeking a Vice President-Managing Counsel to join its litigation team in Albuquerque. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation, proficiency in legal writing, and be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. Responsibilities include managing litigation cases across Texas, conducting research, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive compensation will be offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of equivalent legal experience.
• Licensed to practice law in New Mexico.
• Experience in insurance and real estate litigation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation across Texas for title insurance claims.
• Independently manage a full-to-moderate caseload.
• Conduct legal research and supervise delegated projects.
• Mentor and train less experienced counsel.

Skills

Trial skills and techniques

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Articulate presentation skills

Legal research

Client relationship management

Proficiency with technology

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Voice Recognition Technology

Legal Files

Trial Director

Job description

A leading title insurance company is seeking a Vice President-Managing Counsel to join its litigation team in Albuquerque. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation, proficiency in legal writing, and be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. Responsibilities include managing litigation cases across Texas, conducting research, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive compensation will be offered along with opportunities for professional development.