Senior Property Insurance Litigator - Remote Leader

Trueline Talent; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary base

Commission on net fees

Origination credit

Fully remote

Health insurance 75%

401(k) with 3% match

Growth opportunities

Mentor others

Job summary

Trueline Talent's client, a fast-growing plaintiff-side litigation firm representing property owners in disputes with insurance carriers, seeks a Senior Attorney to join and help lead its South Carolina practice. This fully remote opportunity targets an accomplished litigator who can independently manage complex matters, mentor others, and contribute to the firm's growth.

You will manage a docket of first-party property insurance matters from evaluation through litigation, develop strategy,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters from pre-suit through resolution.
• Strong motion practice, deposition, discovery, and negotiation experience.
• Experience developing case strategy and evaluating litigation risk.
• Experience managing or mentoring attorneys, paralegals, or other legal professionals.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions without constant oversight.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and a litigation docket in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of first-party property insurance matters from initial evaluation and pre-suit strategy through litigation and resolution.
• Develop case strategy, valuation, settlement recommendations, and litigation plans.
• Evaluate incoming claims and determine viability, risk, and potential value.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Manage written discovery and complex litigation deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of adjusters, corporate representatives, engineers, experts, and other witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials as appropriate.
• Negotiate directly with insurance carriers and defense counsel.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the life of their cases.
• Supervise and mentor associates, paralegals, and litigation support professionals.
• Review work product and help develop less-experienced attorneys.
• Help improve litigation strategy, case-management practices, and team execution as the practice expands.
• Develop referral relationships and originate new matters where appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted senior member of a growing multi-state litigation practice.

Skills

Civil litigation

Motion practice

Depositions

Discovery

Negotiation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Trueline Talent's client, a fast-growing plaintiff-side litigation firm representing property owners in disputes with insurance carriers, seeks a Senior Attorney to join and help lead its South Carolina practice. This fully remote opportunity targets an accomplished litigator who can independently manage complex matters, mentor others, and contribute to the firm's growth.

You will manage a docket of first-party property insurance matters from evaluation through litigation, develop strategy,