Attorney

Overview

This role involves providing litigation support and legal representation for insurance-related matters. The organization is seeking multiple Attorneys to join the Claim Litigation team in Dallas, Texas, with a remote work arrangement.

Anticipated start date: January 2027 (flexible based on the selected candidate’s availability).

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
• Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
• Develop trial strategy and case development
• Attend litigation events, including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings
• Maintain file ownership and manage cases through the litigation process
• Participate in case events and meetings with clients

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote work arrangement
• Very limited time working in the Dallas Claim Litigation office each quarter (work arrangements, including the number of days in the office, may change over time based on business needs)
• Litigation responsibilities across multiple counties throughout the state of Texas

County focus (required for consideration):

• Lubbock
• Ector
• El Paso

Remote eligibility:

• Candidates must live within a 40-mile radius of Lubbock, Ector, or El Paso County and be comfortable handling matters throughout their assigned geographic area.

Qualifications

Required experience

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in one or more of:
  • Insurance defense
  • Medical malpractice
  • Personal injury
  • Workers compensation

Key skills

• Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
• Trial, mediation, and deposition experience
• File ownership
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Technology/software experience

• Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education & licensing

• Law Degree from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School with excellent academic credentials
• Must have an active law license to practice in the state of Texas and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Litigation experience within at least one of the following counties, along with demonstrated familiarity with the local legal and professional community:
  • Lubbock
  • Ector
  • El Paso
• Ability to establish, strengthen, and grow professional relationships within the local litigation community (including existing relationships or demonstrated experience building relationships with members of the local legal community and other key stakeholders)

Additional Details

• Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the organization will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities
• Except for authorized and pro bono work, attorneys are not permitted to handle legal business outside of the organization; candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining
• Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job-related activities is an essential function
• Irregular hours may be required

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay

• Potential starting salary range: $165,000 - $210,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience

Incentive

• Potential yearly incentive pay with a target of 16% and maximum potential of 24%

Benefits (highlights)

• Annual raise and bonus eligibility
• Health and wellbeing programs (organization pays most of healthcare premiums); multiple plan options including a high deductible plan; 100% coverage for in-network preventative care
• Vision, dental, telemedicine, and 24/7 mental health professionals
• Educational benefits including training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring
• Time off and leave, including up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund
• Retirement support including a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary and access to free financial advisors

Location

REMOTE (with very limited time working in the Dallas Claim Litigation office each quarter)