Associate Counsel - Houston, TX (Remote)

Overview

An established insurance organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts, focusing on first-party insurance defense. This position is based with the Staff Counsel team located in Houston, Texas, and offers a remote work option within a commutable distance to the office.

Responsibilities

• Research applicable laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Provide legal opinions on liability, damages, and case value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and manage pleadings, motions, and discovery processes, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Defend assigned cases through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas Bar is required.
• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or related fields.
• Must maintain all licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) where applicable.
• Ability to travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
• Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and demonstrate strong organizational, priority-setting, and multitasking skills.
• Capacity to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation.
• Specific experience in insurance defense-related litigation.
• Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $112,750.00 - $175,275.00.
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, work location, and market considerations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance and recognition incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work remotely within the US for up to four weeks per year.

Location

• Remote work option available within commutable distance to Houston, Texas office.

Additional Information

• The organization does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• The employer maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting mutual respect among all employees and applicants.