Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense

Role Overview

• Independent handling of insurance defense docket of cases in DFW area and surrounding counties from inception through and including trial.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
• Attend hearings and other court appearances, depositions, and trial with autonomy.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file and argue substantive motions on behalf of clients.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense cases.
• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of Texas.
• First-chair jury trial experience is preferred; second-chair jury trial experience is required.
• Positive-minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

Benefits

• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.