Overview
This role is for a senior litigation attorney focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. Responsibilities include leading and managing high-exposure cases, managing litigation workstreams, and partnering across teams to deliver strong results.
Please note: An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes and trial strategies
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Collaborate with attorneys across all experience levels
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (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 think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $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 of $60
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- 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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Location
Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
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