Senior Counsel

Overview

This role involves joining a growing civil defense team focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. The organization is seeking a senior attorney who can lead high-exposure matters with strong courtroom presence, strategic case management, and ethical leadership.

Please note: An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff strategy aimed at sympathy or anger
• Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across all experience levels
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in anything

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in your state
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Significant civil litigation and trial experience (first- or second-chair experience strongly preferred)
• Experience handling insurance defense matters (excess insurance space/commercial litigation experience preferred)
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience with time management systems
• Skilled in taking and defending expert depositions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and staff
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• First- or second-chair experience
• Excess insurance space/commercial litigation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available. An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies