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 to 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, medical records, and assess claim values to determine risk exposure.
• Ensure all appropriate defenses are utilized to achieve positive outcomes.

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 (no F-1 CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN visa statuses).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $133,697 - $146,900 per year.
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of eligible earnings based on company performance.
• Bonus of 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, plus short- and long-term disability.
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay.
• Career development and tuition assistance.

Location

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