Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Overview

This role is an in-house Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney position for litigation across the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston areas.

• Staff Attorney (LM07EE)
• Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)

The attorney will manage assigned matters independently and support defense strategy through all phases of litigation, including trial and appellate briefing.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-exposure litigation
• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision based on level of experience
• Provide effective and 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

Qualified Staff Attorney Candidates Must Have

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• License to practice in Texas state and local federal courts
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
• Minimum of 3 years of civil tort matters experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, including the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney Candidates Must Have

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• License to practice in Texas state and local federal courts
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
• Minimum of 5+ years of civil tort matters experience
• Documented first or second chair jury trial/appellate preferred
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills, including the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented first or second chair jury trial/appellate (for Senior Staff Attorney)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $118,800 - $198,600
• Base pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies.
• Total compensation 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.