Partner – General Liability - Complex Liability - Catastrophic Loss
Chartwell Law · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Primary Job Duties
- Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations
- Independently manage cases from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial prep including supervision of associates and staff members
- Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases
- Conduct extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
- Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
Key Competencies
- Communicating
- Conflict Management
- Service Focus
- Planning & Priority Setting
Other Duties
- 10+ years’ experience in general liability/insurance defense
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted in [State] (other states a plus)
- Experience participating in negotiations and mediations
- Superior analytical, research, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team