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Richardson,
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Legal/Compliance
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All
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Full Time |
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Our Dallas/Richardson Staff Counsel office is seeking an experienced insurance defense litigator to manage a caseload of high complexity and exposure. Experience in construction and high exposure cases strongly preferred. Must have demonstrated jury trial experience.
SUMMARY:
Effectively represents clients in all types of legal proceedings. Provides quality and cost effective advocacy by demonstrating superior knowledge and expertise in the litigation process.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Reviews files and develops litigation strategy with the claim customer.
Provides clients and claim customer with facts, observations and assessment from the litigation process and appropriate.
Assesses cases and develops alternatives which best protect client's interest.
Effectively completes pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs and memoranda.
Consults with clients, witnesses and claim personnel to advise in litigation process and strategy.
Develops appropriate legal strategy and negotiation techniques to best position cases handled.
Responds to clients, claim customers and courts in a timely manner.
Effectively negotiates with adversaries to resolve litigation.
Possesses effective trial skills to try cases in state and federal courts, and before compensation, industrial, labor and arbitration commissions.
Maintains caseloads and productivity standards set by Managing Counsel.
Effectively utilizes office resources to assure smooth workflow and cost effectiveness.
Produces effective legal writing in support of legal positions.
Understands claim customers' expectations and key department business goals and assist them in meeting those goals.
Shares expertise with claim customers and other department on legal matters and conducts training seminars, as needed.
Served as a role model to staff inspiring others to the highest level of professionalism.
Takes personal responsibility for own professional development.
Completes and submits time sheets, reports, closed cases and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties in a timely manner.
Handles special projects as assigned.
Works at the highest authority limits on cases with highest severity.
Highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Possesses a high and extensive level of technical knowledge and skills including product and industry. Recognized as a consultant in a field. May be one of a kind expert.
May provide high level technical guidance, assistance and training to all levels of staff within the office, including peers. Leads by example.
EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
J.D. required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 10+ years insurance defense litigation experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES/DEGREES:
Must be admitted to practice law in good standing; State of Texas.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Strong communication/presentation skills.
Strong client service skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word and Outlook, Legal case management and billing software experience helpful.
OTHER:
Client focus
Decision making and problem solving
Teamwork
Influence and persuasion
Integrity
Quality
Tolerance of ambiguity
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