Senior Litigation Attorney - Tort

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Handles highly complex or specialized insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial, driving superior results.

• Manages all phases of litigation preparation and develops case strategy.

• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of all necessary litigation materials, including briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, expert coordination, and trial exhibits.

• Advises on whether cases should be tried or settled and actively drives matters to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.

• Handles high-complexity or high-exposure bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal courts, as necessary.

• Manages all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery, negotiations, and settlement discussions.

• Provides trial coaching, oversight, and assistance to other attorneys, as needed.

• Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure effective case management and documentation.

• Conducts legal research and analyzes facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions and issues.

• Prepares legal opinions, position papers, and interpretations of legal issues and provisions.

• Counsels clients, management, and claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions and advises on changes in applicable laws and regulations.

• May supervise, train, or mentor attorneys and paralegals.

• Trains department staff on relevant legal and claims-related procedures.

• Collaborates with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control, and other third parties to resolve legal matters.

• Works independently to resolve legal cases with minimal supervision.

• Responds to government and regulatory agencies as needed.