Counsel - San Antonio, 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 with the organization's Staff Counsel team located in San Antonio, Texas, with remote work options requiring proximity to either the Austin or San Antonio site.

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

Requirements

• 7-9+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas Bar.
• Must maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
• 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 manage multiple priorities effectively.
• 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: $118,900.00 - $185,525.00.
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations.
• Comprehensive benefits 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.
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely and a program allowing work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year.

Location

• Remote position requiring residence within commutable distance to either Austin or San Antonio, Texas.

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 work environment promotes respect, inclusion, and a harassment-free atmosphere.