Senior General Liability Partner - Lead Cases & Strategy

Chartwell Law; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Partner to lead both the legal and business functions, managing complex cases while supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operational needs.

The role includes advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping strategy based on laws and regulations. Partners contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the firm’s growth and direction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted in [State] (other states a plus).
• Experience participating in negotiations and mediations.
• Superior analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in business transactions, claims, and 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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Planning & priority setting

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law in Ridgeland, MS seeks a Partner to lead both the legal and business functions, managing complex cases while supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operational needs.

The role includes advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping strategy based on laws and regulations. Partners contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the firm’s growth and direction.