Senior Counsel

• Independent handling of a caseload of high‑exposure cases and complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business.• Leverage trial experience to apply effective litigation techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.• Conduct 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 case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file‑handling strategies.• Collaborate 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, with independent responsibility for managing 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.• Initiate special projects and identify opportunities to support office goals and 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 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury, with a proven track record of litigating jury trials and successful courtroom outcomes.Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.Advanced 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 and adversaries.Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.Effectively manages multiple priorities with attention to detail, sense of urgency and responsiveness.Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System visibility.Hard Skills litigationlegal researchlegal writingcase analysisdrafting pleadingstrial experiencejury trialssummary judgmentappellate practicenegotiationSoft Skills communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationdecision makingcustomer serviceattention to detailflexibilityagilityresponsiveness#J-18808-Ljbffr