Remote-Ready Partner: General Liability & Trials

Chartwell Law; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks a seasoned partner to lead both the legal function and key business initiatives. You will supervise attorneys and staff, shape strategy, advise clients, and represent them in court and administrative proceedings.

You will also influence hiring, budgeting, and firm growth, with significant client interaction and complex case management. The role requires at least 10 years in general liability/insurance defense, a J.D.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted in [State] (other states a plus)
• Experience participating in negotiations and mediations

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations
• Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep including supervision of associates and staff members
• Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries
• Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases
• Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required

Skills

Communication

Conflict Management

Service Focus

Planning & Priority Setting

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks a seasoned partner to lead both the legal function and key business initiatives. You will supervise attorneys and staff, shape strategy, advise clients, and represent them in court and administrative proceedings.

You will also influence hiring, budgeting, and firm growth, with significant client interaction and complex case management. The role requires at least 10 years in general liability/insurance defense, a J.D.