Senior Trial Attorney

Industry-leading property and casualty insurer is actively seeking a Licensed in TN Trial Attorney to join our Tennessee-based litigation team. In this role, you will 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.

It’s not just a job, it’s a career—and we are here to support you every step of the way. 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. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will play a vital role in independently investigating and managing cases of moderate to high exposure and complexity in civil litigation, resolving claims as expeditiously and effectively as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of civil litigation matters, actively directing and advancing each claim from initial notice of loss or lawsuit inception through final resolution.
• Meet with clients and claims professionals to discuss strategy, evaluate legal files, and resolve cases in the most cost-effective, expeditious, and legally sound manner.
• Independently investigate, research, and develop legal theories and affirmative defenses tailored to the specifics of each civil litigation claim.
• Engage in robust motion practice, complex discovery, depositions, and targeted legal research to build powerful defenses and advocate effectively for clients.
• Represent clients and the firm's interests at pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, conferences, or any other court-mandated legal proceedings with professional decorum.
• Independently conduct trials, effectively presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and presenting arguments of law to a judge or jury for final determination of facts at issue.
• Collaborate closely with claims adjusters, litigation support staff, and corporate clients, providing legal advice, case evaluations, and participating in roundtable discussions re case status and trial preparedness.
• Take active responsibility for mentoring, teaching, and supporting less experienced attorneys and support staff within the firm.

Skills & Experience

What You Need to Apply:

• Licensure: Admitted to the Tennessee Bar and licensed to practice law in assigned jurisdictions, maintaining active status in good standing.
• Compliance: Must hold a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and demonstrate a strict ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Advocacy & Trial Skills: Solid knowledge and demonstrated ability to assist, defend, or plead for another on moderate and complex cases, with a proven ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong communication and negotiation techniques to consistently and effectively influence favorable claim outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts, theories, and opinions, and to translate complex legal terms into plain, layman's terms for clients and claims adjusters.
• Decision Making & Analytical Ability: Strong ability to arrive at sound determinations in moderate to complex legal situations after careful consideration of facts and law, showing high resilience and course stability under unexpected challenges.
• Organization & Investigative Skills: Demonstrated ability to categorize and prioritize work to maximize productivity, combined with proficiency in step-by-step inquiries, examinations, and preservation of legal evidence.
• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating and interpreting cases, codified laws, and statutes to draw accurate, reasonable conclusions and render clear legal opinions.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience: Prior experience in insurance defense litigation is preferred. While trial experience is a strong asset, attorneys with deep litigation backgrounds (e.g., strong motion practice, extensive depositions, and advocacy in mediations or hearings) are highly encouraged to apply.
• Additional Admissions: Admission to the Georgia Bar is strongly desired but not required.
• Computer Literacy: High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily proactive management of email and legal calendars.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly in a highly collaborative team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, legal support staff, and claims professionals.
• Courtroom Presence: Outstanding knowledge of courtroom behavior, attire, and decorum, including deep familiarity with rules and regulations governing proceedings in courts of law and other legal tribunals.
• Mentorship Mindset: A willingness and natural ability to mentor, guide, and teach less experienced attorneys and support staff.
• Broad Legal Scope: A willingness to stretch into and learn other areas of law, such as employment practices liability and professional liability matters.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to operate a personal computer, standard office equipment, and handle multi-screen legal platforms and document management systems.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for legal travel and court appearances.
• Ability to travel as necessary to regional courts, client offices, and mediation boards.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (typically 75% to 90% of the workday).
• Ability to perform effectively, maintain professional composure, and show resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced professional legal environment.