Overview
This role is for a senior attorney in insurance defense and trial advocacy. The employer is seeking accomplished litigators who bring courtroom confidence, strategic thinking, and leadership to high-stakes matters.
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop case themes that effectively address the opposition and support favorable outcomes
- Handle litigation matters with a high standard of performance and professional excellence
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Collaborate with attorneys across all experience levels
- Conduct routine communications with clients
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
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
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- 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
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, 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: $60
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
Additional benefits and support:
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- 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
Location
- Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available