Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Colorado

Overview

This role is for an experienced Trial Attorney to join the Staff Legal Team and work fully remote in Colorado. The attorney will represent insureds for a commercial insurance carrier, handling moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent insureds in all phases of insurance defense litigation
• Conduct initial investigation and legal analysis, including advising on case strategy
• Evaluate damages and exposure
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents
• Perform legal research
• Prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery
• Prepare for, aggressively handle, and participate in hearings and trials
• Conduct post-trial activities where appropriate
• Demonstrate strong case analysis and effective settlement and trial skills
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Mentor less experienced attorneys
• Provide leadership and training across the organization

Requirements

• Juris Doctor
• 7 or more years of experience in Litigation
• Member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance industry claims and general commercial litigation (from inception through trial), including but not limited to:
  • Wrongful death
  • Commercial motor vehicle torts
  • Products and premises liability
  • Personal injury
• Relevant first chair jury trial experience
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure for clients
• Efficient work habits; knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
• Understands the staff counsel function and role in overall business
• Functional and extensive knowledge of law and procedure
• Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Strong collaboration skills
• PC literate

Compensation & Benefits

• Proposed salary range: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 15%
• Pay is based on role, location, skills, and experience, and follows local laws to ensure fair compensation.
• Bonuses and merit increases may be available.
• Benefits include comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.

Location

• Fully remote in Colorado
• Location(s): AM - Denver, AM - Colorado Virtual Office

Employment Details

• Schedule: Full Time
• Remote working: Yes
• Employment sponsorship offered: No