Senior Trial Attorney - Staff Counsel

Sentry Insurance • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an experienced litigator, you’ll apply your experience to represent the interests of Sentry insureds by defending claims made under our insurance policies. The ideal candidate for this position would reside in or around Houston, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor Degree
• 7+ years of related work experience with experience as a licensed attorney in at least one state with some insurance defense litigation, and including experience taking/defending depositions, court appearances, handling dispositive motions, retaining expert witnesses, and trial experience as first chair or solo trial counsel
• Valid license to practice law, in good standing the state of TX
• Proven ability to deal with people where conflict and controversy exist
• Ability to self-manage and operate as an attorney with a full caseload and minimal daily oversight

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent the interest of the insured and Sentry in defending claims, ensuring that there is no conflict of interest between the policyholder and Sentry.
• Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on the progress of litigation, strategy, and evolution of matters.
• Handle a full caseload from minimal to highly complex matters through trial.
• Handle pleadings, motion practice, depositions, written discovery, expert witness retention and discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation and presentation with minimal oversight.
• Conduct examinations under oath, sworn statements, and similar non-litigated matters as may be necessary.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• In-office workspace and materials for home office
• Laptop provided prior to start
• Equipment for home office
• Meal Subsidy
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
• Sentry University (SentryU)
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan
• Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior