Senior Trial Attorney

• Independently handle a caseload of higher-exposure cases and complex litigation matters
• Try cases to verdict or negotiate resolutions using litigation skills and techniques
• Conduct advanced legal research and prepare persuasive legal writing and presentations
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently
• Provide substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants on case strategy, technical matters, and testimony
• Manage internal and external client and business partner relationships
• Provide training, seminars, and legal updates
• Mentor attorneys and legal support staff
• Initiate special projects and support office goals and business needs
• Use technology, case management systems, and automation effectively
• Travel as required and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney
• Strong aptitude and proven track record of trying jury cases with successful courtroom outcomes
• Strong technical knowledge in relevant practice areas
• Advanced oral and written advocacy skills
• Demonstrated success with summary judgment and/or appellate matters
• In-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, and adversaries
• Strong leadership, mentoring, influencing, decision-making, negotiation, prioritization, attention to detail, urgency, and responsiveness
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree
• Graduate of an accredited law school
• Seven years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) where representation is required
• Ability to regularly handle hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, and other court proceedings
• Ability to transport to required meetings and proceedings
• Valid driver's license required depending on location

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in insurance defense litigation, with a strong focus on trial advocacy, legal research, and persuasive writing. Capable of managing complex cases and mentoring legal staff while maintaining effective client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Insurance Defense Litigation Experience
• Trial Advocacy
• Advanced Legal Research
• Juris Doctorate
• Active Law License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Writing
• Pleadings Drafting
• Motions Preparation
• Discovery Management
• Case Analysis
• Courtroom Techniques
• Summary Judgment
• Appellate Matters
• Technical Knowledge in Practice Areas
• Negotiation Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Decision-Making
• Attention to Detail
• Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

• Litigation
• Court Proceedings
• Depositions
• Client Relationships
• Legal Updates

Tools & Technologies

• Case Management Systems
• Legal Automation Tools