Senior Trial Attorney

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in Houston, Texas. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with premises and general liability experience looking to advance their careers within a dynamic national coordinating counsel team.

Duties

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex litigation matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation and trial strategy development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 15+ years of insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability experience.
• Negligent security experience is a plus.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Dispositive motion practice experience.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in Texas.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience.

Benefits

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.