Associate Counsel - Austin, TX

Overview

An Associate Counsel position is available to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters. This role is with the organization’s Staff Counsel and is located in Austin, TX, with a remote working arrangement for candidates within commutable distance to the office.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Provide opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including:
  • Depositions/examinations before trial
  • Examinations under oath
  • Defense by trial or dispositive hearing for assigned matters, as applicable

Requirements

• 2–6+ years of related field litigation experience in insurance/defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (required)
• Admission to the Texas Bar (required)
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Ability to travel as required, including to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
• Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing so they are understandable to customers, clients, coworkers, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and demonstrate strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Professional communication ability in person, via telephone, and through written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $104,550.00 - $162,975.00
• The stated range is a guideline; final pay is determined based on factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education and training, work location, and market/business considerations.

Location

• Remote (commutable distance to the Austin, TX office site)

Additional Information

• The organization will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.