Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Overview

This role is available as a Staff Attorney (LM07EE) or Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE), depending on experience.

The position involves litigating cases throughout the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston areas and is well suited for attorneys with substantial trial and litigation experience in matters including:

• Construction site accidents
• Premise liability
• Products liability
• Commercial automobile accidents

The Senior Staff Attorney will focus on delivering the best possible outcome in pending litigation and will report to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney. The attorney is expected to independently manage cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-exposure litigation.
• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues; conduct extensive legal research.
• Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs supporting defense strategies without supervision based on level of experience.
• Provide effective, timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
• Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• License to practice in Texas state and local federal courts.
• Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association.

Staff Attorney minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil tort matters experience.

Senior Staff Attorney minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of civil tort matters experience.
• Documented first or second chair jury trial/appellate preferred.

Additional Qualifications (for both levels)

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer and technological skills, including the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with handling claim cases and litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $118,800 - $198,600
• Base pay may vary based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Location

• Remote work arrangement for candidates residing in the San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, Texas areas.
• Litigates cases throughout the Austin, San Antonio, Houston areas.