Associate Counsel (Remote)

Overview

An established insurance organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their Staff Counsel team in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on defending lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handling first-party insurance defense matters.

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
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
• Defend assigned cases through trial or dispositive hearings as necessary

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas Bar required
• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or personal injury
• Ability to travel as needed for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences
• Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities
• Capacity to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Professional communication skills in person, by phone, and in writing

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $112,750.00 - $175,275.00
• Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, 401(k) with 6% match vested from day one, performance incentives, tuition assistance
• Access to mental health care, fertility and adoption assistance
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work within commuting distance to the Houston office

Location

• Remote position within commutable distance to Houston, Texas office

Additional Information

• Must maintain all licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• The employer does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position
• Equal employment opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace
• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions