Partner / Of Counsel - General Liability - Insurance Defense
About The Position
The Partner plays a leadership role in the firm’s legal and business functions, managing complex cases while supervising teams, guiding attorneys, and coordinating operational needs. The role includes advising clients, representing them in court and administrative proceedings, and shaping legal strategy based on relevant laws and regulations. Partners also contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the firm’s growth and direction. The position requires an annual billable amount of 1,950 hours. The job may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and firm requirements.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in general liability or insurance defense.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the specified state; admission in other states is a plus.
- Experience participating in negotiations and mediations.
- Superior analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet the annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice in additional states.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on business transactions, claim liability, whether to prosecute or defend lawsuits, and legal rights and obligations.
- Independently manage cases from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation; supervise associates and staff members.
- Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during trials.
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and assess probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies, and present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Gather evidence to formulate defenses or initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presenting cases.
- Conduct legal research and draft substantial briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
- Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
- Contribute to hiring, budgeting, compliance, and the overall growth and direction of the firm.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
