Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Houston

Overview

An established commercial insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join their Staff Legal Team based in Houston, Texas. This role offers flexibility with remote work options and access to a local office with support staff. The attorney will represent commercial insureds by preparing and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability cases from a diverse and challenging caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured clients in all phases of litigation, including investigation, legal analysis, and advice
• Evaluate damages and prepare legal pleadings and documents
• Conduct legal research and manage pre-trial discovery
• Prepare for and conduct hearings and trials
• Handle post-trial activities as appropriate
• Demonstrate strong case analysis and effective settlement and trial skills
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Mentor less experienced attorneys and provide leadership and training within the organization

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience
• Membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Experience using legal research tools such as Lexis or Westlaw
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims handling, and insurance defense litigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance claims and general commercial litigation, including wrongful death, commercial motor vehicle torts, products and premises liability, and personal injury cases from inception through trial
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to case management and file handling
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• First chair jury trial experience
• Ability to budget costs and assess exposure for clients
• Understanding of billables, diary review, and substantive and procedural legal knowledge
• Prior experience in an insurance defense environment
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• PC literate

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $180,000 annually
• Eligibility for a short-term incentive bonus of 15%
• Competitive pay based on role, location, skills, and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families

Location

• Houston, Texas with virtual office options
• Remote work flexibility available

Additional Information

This employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression or identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Employment sponsorship is not offered for this position.