Senior Trial Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Senior Liability Trial Attorney to join the organization’s in-house Staff Legal team. The attorney will represent commercial insureds of a commercial insurance carrier, handling high complexity, high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto personal injury cases.

This position is based in Alabama, ideally in the Birmingham, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of insurance defense, including:
  • Initial investigation and legal analysis and advice
  • Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents
  • Performing legal research
  • Preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery
  • Preparing for and aggressively handling hearings and trials
  • Conducting post-trial activities where appropriate
• Conduct case analysis and apply proven trial and negotiation skills
• Work independently with limited supervision and collaborate with a remote, team-based environment
• Use strong computer skills and participate in remote work processes, including video conferencing, task assignments, and other computer-based systems

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of experience in the Litigation area
• Member of the Bar in good standing in Alabama
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Experience working with Lexis or Westlaw
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance defense litigation legal environment
• First chair Jury Trial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation, including but not limited to:
  • Wrongful death
  • Commercial motor vehicle torts
  • Products liability
  • Premises liability
  • Personal injury
  • From inception through trial
• Experience handling workers’ compensation claims
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to file handling and caseloads
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
• Efficient work habits, knowledge of billables, and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
• Understanding of the staff counsel function and role in overall business
• Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment and strong collaboration skills
• PC literate

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 15%
• Eligible for bonuses and merit increases (as determined by the organization)
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families, including a dollar-for-dollar 401K match and a second 401K contribution
• Flexible work options and a hybrid work schedule

Location / Work Schedule

• Location: AM - Alabama Virtual Office
• Remote Working: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship

• Employment Sponsorship Offered: No