Litigation Attorney - Professional Liability/D&O

Overview

This role involves serving as Staff Counsel for the Texas legal team. The attorney will primarily handle the defense of claims made against insureds in professional liability disputes and related litigation matters. Work arrangements are flexible, and the position can be performed remotely, in-office, or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Defend insureds in connection with pre-litigation and litigated disputes in areas including:
  • general liability
  • real estate/title issues
  • HOA litigation
  • D&O matters
  • miscellaneous professional liability
• Respond to demand letters, state and federal agency charges, subpoenas, and lawsuits filed against insureds.
• Investigate and manage assigned cases from lawsuit inception through conclusion via dismissal, settlement, or trial.
• Work with adjusters and insureds to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.
• Independently handle legal proceedings, including:
  • depositions
  • pre-trial discovery
  • mediations
  • arbitrations
  • trials
  • other legal activities required to resolve cases
• Provide legal advice to insureds and claim professionals regarding matters and evaluations of legal files.
• Communicate frequently with claim professionals and clients concerning status and evaluation of legal files.
• Negotiate settlements as directed.
• Attend round tables.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in Texas.
• 10+ years’ experience in civil litigation; defense experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal, state, and administrative agency rules.
• Ability to analyze issues, proactively develop effective strategies for pending cases, regularly communicate with claims professionals, document communications, and resolve cases efficiently and effectively.
• Solid experience preparing responsive pleadings, handling appearances, motion practice, and valuation of claims, settlement, and trials.
• Willingness to work independently with minimal direction.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for court hearings, depositions, site inspections, client meetings, and other in-person events.
• Travel and personal appearance as required to attend hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and/or trial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience desired.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects the ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Location

Texas (attorney must be licensed and residing in Texas). Work can be performed remotely, in-office, or hybrid, with travel and personal appearance as required.

Equal Opportunity

The organization values diversity in the workplace and among its customers and provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to perform the available work, without regard to protected characteristics.

The organization is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions.