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.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship (candidates requiring sponsorship such as F-1 CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN visas 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.
• 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, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay.
• Career development opportunities and tuition assistance.

Location

• This position requires admission to practice law in Texas, indicating the role is based in or requires eligibility to work in Texas.