Legal Counsel Insured Litigation

Overview

Legal Counsel - Insured Litigation

Remote

Salary Range: $155,000 - $185,000

This role involves providing legal support and counsel related to medical malpractice, auto liability, general liability, aviation liability, and workers compensation pre-litigation and litigation matters. The position requires coordination with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, outside counsel, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication and activities between outside counsel and employees.
• Assist with data collection for discovery responses; prepare, review, and approve discovery responses.
• Provide practical legal advice to operations and support departments.
• Conduct legal research on various substantive matters as needed.
• Review, assess, and resolve liability complaints, threats, claims, and manage litigation.
• Participate in risk management legal processes and contribute to risk mitigation improvements.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the organization's services, solutions, and business models.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Admission and good standing in any jurisdiction with authorization to practice law in Texas or Colorado.
• Significant experience in medical malpractice, auto liability, and general liability litigation.
• Experience in aviation liability and workers compensation litigation is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills, sound legal judgment, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues and provide straightforward, practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex information and persuading diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to understand both detailed legal issues and the broader business context.

Preferred Attributes

• Collaborative mindset focused on team success and high performance.
• Strong mental agility and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize diverse and unstructured information into coherent plans.
• Effective leadership and communication skills to influence and gain buy-in across the organization and partners.
• Transparent, process-oriented, and focused on problem-solving and learning from experience.
• Pragmatic approach to managing risk with a bias for action.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 to $185,000.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation, and paid time off.

Application Deadline

• The application window for this position is anticipated to close on August 16, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.