Senior Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sr. Trial Attorney

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Richmond, VA or Henrico, VA (Hybrid preferred, remote candidates considered)

Salary: $120-150K

Responsibilities:

• Handle litigated matters and support litigation and trial strategies throughout Virginia
• Manage a caseload involving moderate to high exposures (principally involving general liability, premises liability, and auto liability claims) pending throughout the State
• Investigate and handle civil liability cases from inception until conclusion through dismissal, settlement, or trail and appeal if necessary
• Independently handle First Chair Trial duties
• Independently conduct trials, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, and other activities to resolve cases
• Prepare pleadings and documents necessary to advance matters through the litigation process
• Provide legal advice to insured clients, claims professionals, or other company representatives
• Collaborate closely with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims efficiently and expeditiously
• Negotiate settlements as directed

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia
• 3+ years of experience in insurance defense, including first-chair trial experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, proactively develop strategies on pending cases, communicate regularly with claims professionals, document communication, and resolve cases effectively
• Considerable experience preparing pleadings, completing discovery, handling appearances, motion practice, evaluating claims, negotiating settlement, and preparing for/conducting trials
• Proficient in Legal Case Management Systems, Adobe Acrobat, Skype for Business, and MS Suite
• Experience with employment and professional/management liability defense casework desirable
• Federal bar membership is highly desirable; Additional licensure in Maryland or DC, a plus
• Remote/out-of-state candidates must have the ability to travel up to 40%

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Company Description

We’re Infinia Search. We’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.