Overview
This role is for a senior litigation attorney to support the organization’s insurance defense and trial advocacy work as it continues nationwide growth. The position involves high-exposure matters, courtroom work, and leadership across all stages of civil litigation.
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 for sympathy or anger
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Conduct routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
- 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)
- 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
- Excess insurance space/commercial litigation experience
- First- or second-chair experience
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $150,000—$200,000 USD
- Base salary: $150,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $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: 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
Additional benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive 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
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues
Location
Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.