Sr Trial Attorney.

About the Role

Independently manage a complex caseload from inception through resolution, partnering with claims professionals and insured clients to deliver strategic, cost-effective outcomes and exceptional legal representation. This position can be in person, hybrid, or fully remote.

Our Care Values guide everything we do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where attorneys are empowered to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow their careers while delivering outstanding service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and manage cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation from inception through conclusion (dismissal, settlement, or trial).
• Work with adjusters and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.
• Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective manner.
• Conduct pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or any other required legal activity.
• May independently conduct trials.
• Advise claim professionals on the evaluation of legal files.
• Provide legal advice to clients and claim professionals as needed.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round table discussions regarding case status and trial preparedness.
• Willingness to stretch into other areas of law such as employment and professional liability matters.
• Provide the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals.
• Take proactive responsibility for career development and maintain necessary skill levels.
• Mentor and teach less experienced attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status in good standing.
• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals, and support staff.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of email and calendar.

Qualifications & Skills

• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases.
• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through effective negotiation techniques.
• Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions and translate legal language into layman's terms.
• Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at determinations in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law.
• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to maximize productivity.
• Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step-by-step on inquiries, searching and examining with care, and taking evidence to reach legal conclusions.
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, codified laws, and statutes to interpret law and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Courtroom Skills: Demonstrates appropriate courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum; knowledgeable of rules governing legal proceedings.
• Trial Skills: Ability to effectively present evidence and arguments to a judge or jury.
• Business/Industry Knowledge: Interest and solid knowledge of current and future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting businesses; knowledgeable in property and casualty insurance principles.
• Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and remains resilient, shifting as needed to stay on course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Georgia (strongly desired but not required).
• Insurance defense litigation experience.
• Trial experience (preferred but not required; strong litigation background including motion practice, depositions, hearings, and mediations is acceptable).