Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Austin/San Antonio

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its Texas staff counsel team and handle cases venued in the Austin and San Antonio areas. This is a remote role, with attorneys working from home and handling in-person appearances and trials as required.

The position focuses on insurance defense matters with primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure, including matters involving unique insurance defense issues. All phases of cases are managed from intake to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or cases involving unique legal or procedural issues, performing duties necessary from intake through trial and/or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Serve as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develop trial strategies and arguments.
• Analyze legal precedents to evaluate probable outcomes.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of case approaches.
• Ensure completion of tasks necessary to provide proper representation of clients.
• Consult with the Claims Executive team and provide legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of personal injury claims.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including interpreting applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Functionally supervise attorneys assisting in the handling of cases as development opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship while supporting learning and autonomy.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire.
• Seven years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required.
• Public speaking ability and capability to handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to command the attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and genuine interest in the defense of insurance regulations.
• Ability to represent the organization with external constituents.
• Ability to handle conflict effectively, quickly interpret and respond to new information, and exercise excellent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent time management and priority-setting skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.

Location

• Remote (approved alternative work location)
• Job Location(s): US - TX - Austin; US - TX - San Antonio

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunity up to 20% of the salary.
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition assistance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in-person at an office or virtually at an approved alternative work location; work may include field locations.
• Indoors in a climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Occasional field work outdoors with exposure to weather elements.
• Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods (up to a full shift).
• Occasional movement around the workplace, including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects/materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent fine motor tasks (e.g., typing, mousing, writing).
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees.
• Requires clear vision (with or without correction), depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Requires adequate hearing (with or without correction).
• May require regular travel between offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

Application Timing

The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statements

The organization considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, the organization is prohibited from employing any individual convicted of certain criminal felonies involving dishonesty or breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Massachusetts residents: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.