The legal team works closely with other departments throughout the company, but is also very focused on internal teamwork and professional development opportunities. Our Sr. Trial Attorney provides legal representation to insureds of the Company in defense of litigated claims. Provides advice to the claims department of the Company and represents the Company in certain litigated matters.

Dictates/prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, letters, memorandum, reports, articles, etc. using the Company’s legal case management software, dictation and voice recognition equipment.
Engages in various forms of paper discovery practice and conducts depositions and other pre-trial examinations.
Communicates with, meets and regularly updates the client and claims personnel regarding the status of pending matters. Communicates with opposing counsel, the courts and others as needed.. Communication media include telephone, US mail, e-mail, etc.
Researches issues using  Lexis and other computer/web based data sources, as well as using legal treatises, law reporters and other library materials.
Provides support services to claims, underwriting and other adjunct departments in the form of legal opinions, recommendations and digests of recent developments in decisional and statutory law.
Controls and directs clerical activity, in accordance with office protocol, necessary to support function of position.
Reports to managing attorney concerning status of matters and provides other information as requested. 
Tries cases to conclusion before judges, juries and other triers of fact.
Engages in other activity as directed by the managing attorney.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Explorer or similar required. Typing skill required. Legal case management software experience preferred.
Excellent customer service, writing and oral communication skills required.

Admission to the state bar required and the Federal bar preferred.

Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required. Member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction required.
At least 7 years legal experience in the jurisdiction required.
Trial experience preferred.