Counsel - Dallas, TX (Remote)

Overview

A legal counsel position is available to defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts, focusing on first-party insurance defense. This role is based in Dallas, TX, with a hybrid/remote work option.

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 processes
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas Bar
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Ability to travel as required 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 telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $127,100.00 - $198,850.00
• Salary offer depends on role scope, experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with 6% match, performance incentives, tuition assistance
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Flexible work arrangements including the ability to work remotely up to four weeks per year

Location

Dallas, TX (Hybrid/Remote)

Additional Information

• Must maintain all licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• The employer will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position

This role requires adherence to equal employment opportunity policies and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.