Senior Insurance Defense Trial Leader (Hybrid)

Profectus; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Profectus in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead an insurance defense practice and manage a varied caseload from inception to verdict. The role offers substantial courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in insurance defense, including first-chair trial experience, strong deposition and motion skills, and the ability to mentor junior attorneys while collaborating with firm leadership on

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters.
• Serve as first-chair counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings.
• Act as second-chair counsel on complex, high-exposure litigation matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy from case intake through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert, corporate representative, and fact witness depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions and evidentiary motions.
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for trial.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic recommendations to clients and carriers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely reporting and case assessments.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and practice development initiatives.

Skills

First-chair trial

Second-chair trial

Client management

Deposition skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Profectus in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead an insurance defense practice and manage a varied caseload from inception to verdict. The role offers substantial courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in insurance defense, including first-chair trial experience, strong deposition and motion skills, and the ability to mentor junior attorneys while collaborating with firm leadership on