Senior Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking accomplished senior attorneys with courtroom confidence, leadership ability, and a passion for strategy to support complex insurance defense matters and trial advocacy. An active bar license in the State of Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes for high-stakes matters
• Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Collaborate with attorneys across experience levels as part of a team
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the organization’s 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 with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 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 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 include:

• 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 (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)
• Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Equal Opportunity

The organization 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.