Senior Litigation Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to assist in managing a thriving insurance coverage practice. The successful candidate will oversee junior associates, handle cases from inception through trial, and possess expertise in first-party insurance coverage.

Duties:

• Assist with management of the insurance coverage practice, with cases throughout the Midwest.
• Provide oversight of junior associates on assigned files.
• Own the defense and prosecution of coverage matters from inception through trial.
• Conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and depositions of insureds, public adjusters, engineers, and building contractors.
• Conduct examinations under oath and author coverage opinions.
• Defend coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal courts.
• Prosecute declaratory judgment matters on issues of insurance coverage.
• Provide oversight and advice of counsel to claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisals.

Requirements:

• Licensure in both the State of Illinois and the . District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, or other applicable federal district court.
• 5+ years of experience in first-party insurance coverage litigation.
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to supervise junior associates, manage files, and report directly to clients.
• Ability to provide writing samples prior to interview, including deposition transcripts and motions.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Licensure in the State of Illinois and the . District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, or other applicable federal district court.

Skills:

• Established understanding of first-party insurance coverage, with an emphasis on property insurance.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in conducting depositions and drafting legal documents.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities to oversee junior associates.

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