Senior Trial Attorney

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Senior Trial Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for handling Insurance Defense and Tort Litigation / Disputes work and related issues/matters. Represents insured and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and company's Financial cases. Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions. Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts. Provides counsel to business clients on day to day issues. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams. Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of L&R department; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business; and monitors counsel. Reviews new file assignments and approves initial pleadings, propounds discovery, and/or develops strategy. Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. Maintains contact at a minimum of 90 days. Contacts claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.). Reviews all documentary evidence. Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses. Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents. Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.). Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.). Tries and/or arbitrates cases and prepares motions in liminie and summary documents. Drafts post-trial motions. Prepares for and participates in appeals. Provides legal opinions to claims clients. Investigates and pursues subrogation litigation as appropriate. Handles projects. Prepares reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc.

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