Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Overview

This role involves serving as an insurance defense attorney within a bodily injury (BI) unit, focusing on motor vehicle insurance defense litigation. The attorney will provide legal representation for insured clients and insurance companies before courts and arbitration panels, managing cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation cases from beginning to end, including preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs.
• Negotiate settlements effectively.
• Collaborate closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely litigation reports.
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, and medical records.
• Assess claim values to determine risk exposure and ensure appropriate defenses are utilized.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Master of Laws (LLM).
• Minimum of two years of general or auto litigation experience.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Must reside in Texas; the position is 100% remote with occasional in-person attendance required for litigation events, training sessions, and meetings.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (candidates requiring sponsorship such as F-1 CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN are not eligible).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $133,697 - $146,900 per year.
• Annual cash incentive payment (Gainshare) up to 40% of eligible earnings based on company performance.
• Bonus up to $15,000 payable after 90 calendar days of active employment.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance including free preventative care.
• Wellness and mental health programs.
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance.
• Paid time off including volunteer time off.
• Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable, short and long-term disability.
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay.
• Career development and tuition assistance.

Location

• Remote position requiring residence in Texas.
• Occasional in-person attendance for litigation events, training, and meetings may be required.