Senior Counsel

Overview

This position is for a senior litigation attorney with an insurance defense focus. The role involves independently handling high-stakes matters while providing leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys. An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop case themes that effectively address and counter opposing arguments
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial preparation
• 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 levels of experience

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in your state (Texas bar license required)
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Experience with insurance defense matters preferred
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using time management systems
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000 - 200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000, 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 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
• 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, including 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

Texas (active bar license in the State of Texas required)