Sr. Trial Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Sr. Trial Attorney – McAllen, TX (Remote)
Department: Legal
Experience: Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Texas State Bar
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $82,, per year

Role Overview:
- Exciting time to join the team and shape the future for the greater good
- Environment of excellence and highest ethical standards
- Values of integrity, inclusive diversity, and accountability are paramount
- Empowerment to lead, drive change, and give back to the community
- Protecting people from life’s uncertainties for over 89 years
- Industry leader in various areas such as pricing sophistication and digital claims

Value of Working at Client Legal Services:
- Opportunity to make a difference and provide great service to clients and policy holders
- Great place to learn and handle litigation
- Empowerment to handle own docket

Key Responsibilities:
- Review new file assignments, approve initial pleadings, and develop strategy
- Contact clients and maintain contact at a minimum of 90 days
- Review all documentary evidence
- Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
- Conduct court appearances and settlement proceedings
- Try and/or arbitrate cases and draft post-trial motions
- Provide legal opinions to claims clients
- Manage cases

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This job does not have supervisory duties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Texas State Bar
- Some Insurance Defense, Subrogation and/or Personal Injury litigation experience preferred
- Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines
- Computer skills required
- Ability to work well with others on a team
- Must be able to handle an active and evolving caseload
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel to in-person appointments
- Physical requirements include lifting, bending, turning, driving, and sitting for prolonged periods

Compensation:
- $82,, per year
- Based on experience and qualifications

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off

Not specified

Legal research and writing, case management, negotiation, communication, time management, computer proficiency, trial preparation

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested candidates can apply through the company website or by sending their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, member in good standing of Texas State Bar

Legal