Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Colorado

Overview

An experienced Trial Attorney is needed to join the Staff Legal Team on a fully remote basis in Colorado. This role involves representing insureds for a commercial insurance carrier in moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases, handling a challenging and varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent insureds in all phases of litigation
• Conduct initial investigation and legal analysis
• Evaluate damages and develop case strategy
• Prepare and file legal pleadings and documents
• Perform legal research
• Prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery
• Prepare for, actively handle, and try 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 the Litigation area
• 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
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to file handling and caseload management
• Experience working independently and within a team environment
• Relevant first chair jury trial experience
• Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure
• Knowledge of billables and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
• Understanding of the staff counsel function and its role in overall business
• Functional and extensive knowledge of law and procedure
• Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Strong PC literacy

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, following local laws to ensure fair compensation.
• Bonuses and merit increases may also be available.
• Eligibility for benefits for employees and their families (comprehensive benefits offered).

Location & Work Details

• Location(s): AM - Denver, AM - Colorado Virtual Office
• Remote working: Yes
• Schedule: Full Time
• Employment sponsorship offered: No

Additional Information

• Must practice in compliance with the ethical standards established by the Federal Courts and Colorado State Bar.