Senior Associate Counsel

Jobtailor

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Richardson, TX seeks an experienced insurance defense litigation attorney to handle cases from filing to verdict and resolution. The role requires strong advocacy, research, and client service skills.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license, 5+ years of trial experience, and proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with experts. Travel as needed and a commitment to high-quality legal work are expected.

Qualifications

5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
Aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of jury trials and favorable outcomes.
Strong technical knowledge in the practice areas and ability to explain complex matters to diverse audiences.
Proficient oral and written advocacy with success in summary judgment or appeals.
In-depth knowledge of bench, bar, and local jurisdictional practices; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Leverage litigation skills to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
Conduct advanced legal research and strong persuasive writing and presentation.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
Attend court events, depositions, and appointments independently.
Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and partners.

Skills

Insurance Defense Litigation

Jury Trial Preparation

Legal Research and Writing

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring and Leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Law License

Tools

Case Management System

Legal Research Tools

Presentation Software

Job description

Leverage pre-trial and trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
Conduct proficient to advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including accountability for managing client and business partner relationships.
Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
Contributes to special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
Travel as required to meet business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
Demonstrates an aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of preparing and/or litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes.
Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
Proficient oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate success.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
Capably fosters collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
Demonstrates leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
4 years experience as a practicing attorney.
Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced litigation skills with a proven track record in jury trials and effective legal writing. Possesses strong client relationship management and mentoring capabilities, alongside a comprehensive understanding of insurance defense practices.

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