Senior Liability Trial Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Act on behalf of insured clients of a commercial insurance provider in cases involving moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto.

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation.

• Conduct preliminary investigations, perform legal analysis, and offer legal counsel.

• Assess damages.

• Draft and submit legal pleadings and documents.

• Execute legal research.

• Prepare for and oversee pre-trial discovery.

• Get ready for and manage hearings and trials.

• Carry out post-trial activities when necessary.

• Analyze cases to seek effective settlements and trial results.

• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Guide and mentor junior attorneys.

• Provide leadership and training throughout the organization.

• Practice law in alignment with Federal Courts and the ethical standards of the Colorado State Bar.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of Litigation.

• Must be a member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

• Familiarity with Lexis or Westlaw.

• Understanding of the insurance sector, including claims and insurance defense litigation.

• Preferred experience in managing claims within the insurance industry and general commercial litigation.

• Relevant experience as a first chair in jury trials is preferred.

• Ability to budget costs and assess exposure for clients is preferred.

• Familiarity with billables and diary review is preferred.

• Strong substantive and procedural legal knowledge.

• Prior experience in an insurance defense setting is preferred.

• Strong negotiation skills are preferred.

• Effective problem-solving abilities are preferred.

• Experience in a collaborative team environment is preferred.

• Excellent collaboration skills are preferred.

• Proficient in PC usage.

• No employment sponsorship will be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an incentive plan / short-term incentive bonus set at 15%.

• 401K matching.

• Additional company contribution to 401K.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families.

• Opportunities for growth, inclusion, and a supportive work environment.