Job Title: Senior Trial Attorney
Duration: 3 months
Location: Delaware
Work Arrangement: Remote, with occasional travel for court appearances, trials, and some depositions
Pay Range: $76.00 – $80.00/hour
*Must be licensed to practice law in Delaware*
Summary
Seeking a Senior Trial Attorney for a short-term role in Delaware. This position is fully remote but requires some statewide travel for court appearances and depositions. Ideal candidates have experience in insurance defense, personal injury litigation, or similar areas. Work includes cases involving auto liability, bodily injury, property damage, premises liability, and general liability. Strong skills in litigation, arbitration, depositions, and file management are essential.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, and litigation matters
- Handle cases involving torts, auto liability, bodily injury, property damage, premises liability, and general liability
- Manage caseload effectively:
- Assume roughly half of incoming files during onboarding
- Full Capacity: Approximately 70–85 files (varies by business need)
- Prepare for trials (though trial frequency is not high)
- Collaborate with a small legal team (2 attorneys total, including this role)
Top Skills
- Courtroom advocacy and trial preparation
- Strong deposition and arbitration experience
- Litigation expertise in personal injury and insurance defense
- Caseload and file management skills
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant legal experience
Ideal Background
- Staff Counsel or Insurance Defense (Personal Injury) experience preferred
- Candidates from State Attorney’s Offices may also be successful