Sr. Liability Trial Attorney - Texas

Overview

The organization is seeking multiple experienced Trial Attorneys to join the Staff Legal team in Texas. These positions may be based in the Addison, Texas office or remotely from the Houston area.

In this role, you will represent commercial insureds for a global insurance carrier, managing moderate to high-exposure General Liability cases from investigation through trial. Responsibilities include all phases of insurance defense litigation, from legal analysis and pleadings through discovery, hearings, trials, settlement strategy, and post-trial activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to high-exposure General Liability matters from investigation through trial
• Handle all phases of insurance defense litigation, including:
  • Legal analysis
  • Pleadings
  • Discovery
  • Hearings
  • Trials
  • Settlement strategy
  • Post-trial activities
• Develop case strategy and evaluate exposure throughout the lifecycle of each matter
• Conduct independent case management, including budget/exposure analysis and related billing and diary review tasks
• Support broader staff counsel functions as needed, including mentoring and leadership
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in all legal work

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and 7 or more years of litigation experience
• Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Lexis, or Westlaw
• Knowledge of insurance defense litigation, claims, and the insurance industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense or general commercial litigation experience, including matters such as:
  • Wrongful death
  • Commercial motor vehicle torts
  • Products liability
  • Premises liability
  • Personal injury
• Relevant first-chair jury trial experience
• Strong legal analysis, negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage caseloads, budgets, exposure analysis, billables, and diary review independently
• Collaborative team mindset, with the ability to mentor, lead, and support the broader staff counsel function

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay is based on role, location, skills, and experience, consistent with local laws
• Proposed compensation for this position: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 15%
• Bonuses and merit increases may be available
• Comprehensive benefits are provided for employees and their families

Location

• Addison, Texas
• Dallas, Texas
• Houston, Texas
• Texas Virtual Office (remote)

Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Equal Opportunity

The employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Additional Notes

The employer does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.