Senior General Liability Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior General Liability Attorney in Dallas, Texas. This role offers an opportunity to work with prominent national clients and handle substantial litigation responsibilities. The position is hybrid, providing flexibility and exposure to a variety of legal matters.

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

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• First chair trial experience a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

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.

This large firm has offices across the United States and around the world. They have a full-service practice that includes all types of litigation and corporate matters. This firm is known for its expertise in insurance matters, and it has many major clients in this industry.