Trial Advisory Counsel, Lead Consultant (Remote)

Overview

This role involves reviewing moderate and complex litigation matters, providing legal analysis on liability, injuries, damages, and defense strengths. The Trial Advisory Counsel Lead Consultant leads strategy consultations with legal services attorneys to develop litigation strategies, promote proactive case resolution, and mitigate risk. The position also advises claims business partners through roundtable discussions on legal risks, value drivers, and resolution strategies, supported by data analytics on emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to enhance agility in meeting demand across all markets and global litigation.
• Identify evolving risks to drive early resolution and improve litigation cycle times.
• Facilitate roundtable discussions with claims partners, providing legal analysis of risk factors, defense strength, and resolution strategies.
• Utilize data analytics to identify litigation trends nationwide and in specific jurisdictions; provide tailored strategic summaries to claims and legal services teams.
• Serve as an advanced resource to claims partners and legal services in evaluating litigation strategies in dynamic claim environments and high-risk markets.
• Review and analyze litigation matters to develop appropriate strategies for resolution or trial.
• Lead discussions with legal services attorneys to assist in developing complex litigation strategies.
• May require minimal travel based on business needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active state bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing insured individuals and corporate clients in defense of bodily injury and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) claims.
• Ability to serve as first or second chair in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing pre-trial and post-trial motions, including motions in limine and summary judgment motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions independently.
• Skilled in developing and implementing litigation strategies, including early case evaluation, risk assessment, and settlement analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate strategically across teams to improve responsiveness and adapt to evolving litigation support demands.
• Strong legal judgment and facilitation skills to guide cross-functional discussions and align stakeholders on resolution strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $110,000 to $180,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive technology setup provided, including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• For employees eligible to work from home, a monthly connectivity reimbursement is provided to offset internet costs.

Additional Information

• Candidates will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• The employer generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
• Remote work requires a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, appropriate desk and seating, and reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Location

• Position may involve minimal travel depending on business needs.

Equal Opportunity

The employer maintains a policy prohibiting discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation.