Senior Trial Attorney

Global Technical Talent; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney for a direct hire remote position in Worcester, MA. This role involves managing civil litigation cases from start to finish, providing legal counsel, and mentoring junior attorneys. Ideal candidates will have jury trial experience and strong negotiation skills, contributing to client success and case resolution in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Insurance defense jury trial experience preferred.
• Strong ability to translate legal language into layman's terms.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages complex civil litigation cases.
• Conducts negotiations and settlements for claims.
• Mentors developing attorneys and provides legal advice.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation Skills

Decision Making

Trial Skills

Investigative Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

MS Word

Job description

Job Title:Senior Trial Attorney
Location:Worcester, MA
Position Type: Direct Hire
Work Type: Remote
Salary: $145K - $150K/ Year

Job Description:

• Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trial.
• Works with adjusters and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
• Serve as a mentor to developing attorneys.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner
• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other legal activity required
• May independently conduct trials
• Advises claim professionals on the evaluation of legal files
• Provides legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed
• Negotiates settlements as directed
• Attends round tables

What You Need to Apply:

• Insurance defense jury trial experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR, and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in Texas
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
• Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms
• Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law without procrastination
• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity
• Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and searching and examining with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, codified laws, and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion therefrom
• Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum, and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals
• Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels
• Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for the determination of the facts at issue
• Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affectingbusinesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance
• Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift, and remain on course
• Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Physical demands & work environment:

• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Required to work on-site as needed
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, or stressful environment
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

About GTT

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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