Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join the Staff Legal Team. This role is fully remote in Colorado, supporting the defense of insureds of a commercial insurance carrier.
This position involves preparing for and trying moderate to high exposure General Liability and Commercial Auto cases from a varied caseload, representing insureds through all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities
- Represent insureds in all phases of litigation for insurance defense matters, including:
- Initial investigation and legal analysis
- Evaluating damages and exposure
- Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents
- Conducting legal research
- Prepare for and conduct pre-trial discovery
- Prepare for, and aggressively handle, hearings and trials
- Conduct post-trial activities where 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 across the organization
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and 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 (including, but not limited to):
- Wrongful death
- Commercial motor vehicle torts
- Products and premises liability
- Personal injury
- From inception through trial
- Strong organization and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proactive approach to file handling and caseload management
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- 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
- 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 and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a team-based environment and strong collaboration skills
- PC literate
Compensation & Benefits
- 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 are comprehensive for employees and their families.
Location & Work Schedule
- Location(s): AM - Denver, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
- Remote Working: Yes
- Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship
- Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Equal Opportunity
The organization does not discriminate based on 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. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Compliance Notice
The organization complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.
Agency Submissions
The organization does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.