Associate Counsel - Texas

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and to support first-party insurance defense matters. This position is with Staff Counsel based in Texas.

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 at trial or in dispositive hearings, as applicable to assigned matters

Requirements

• 2–6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
• Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and maintain all licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
• Ability to travel as required, including (but not limited to) attending trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
• Ability to document files clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing so they can be understood by customers, clients, co-workers, and other organization personnel
• 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
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $104,550.00 - $162,975.00

The annual salary range is a general guideline. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities, work experience, education and training, work location, and market/business considerations.

Location

REMOTE (Commutable distance to one of our Texas office locations)

Work Authorization

At this time, the employer will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.