Union Pacific Railroad · 6 hours ago
General Attorney
Spring, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expUnion Pacific Railroad, a Fortune 150 company, is seeking a General Attorney in Spring, Texas to manage a heavy litigation caseload. The role involves litigating personal injury lawsuits, representing the company in court, and collaborating with risk management to develop legal strategies.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trial attorney for Union Pacific and manage a heavy litigation caseload
Litigate employee and third-party personal injury lawsuits from initial filing to trial
Represent the Company as lead counsel before federal and state courts to achieve the best outcome
File responsive pleadings to lawsuits, conduct discovery, interview witnesses, take and defend depositions, draft motions, and retain expert witnesses
Represent Union Pacific at hearings and trial, involving some intra-state travel on occasion
Collaborate with risk management and operating managers in investigating claims and developing defenses
Provide advice and counsel to organizational clients on legal matters to ensure a safe workplace and manage risk
Investigate and thoroughly prepare cases for trial, with an expectation to try 1-2 cases per year and prepare five or more additional cases for trial each year
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor degree
Licensed to practice law in Texas
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Trial experience - must have jury trial experience as lead or co-lead counsel
7 or more years of work experience as a litigation attorney and/or prosecutor or public defender
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, Powerpoint)
Preferred
Experience litigating in both federal and state courts
Experience litigating and trying higher exposure cases against highly skilled opponents
Benefits
Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance
Company
Union Pacific Railroad
One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2022-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Lance Fritz
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Hamann
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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