Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Assume primary responsibility for a dynamic first-party litigation docket from start to finish.

• Manage caseload independently through all stages of litigation, with assistance, support, and strategic guidance as required.

• Defend against first-party bad faith lawsuits related to commercial property, business income, residential property, UM/UIM coverage, Stowers, excess judgment, and other coverage disputes.

• Formulate and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with client representatives from large, national insurance carriers.

• Foster strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and delivering results.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, written discovery, and client reports.

• Conduct depositions, attend hearings, engage in settlement discussions, and oversee litigation until final resolution.

• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Develop trial skills and advance an insurance litigation career towards partnership and business development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active license to practice law in Texas.

• Over 5 years of experience in litigating first-party insurance disputes.

• Exceptional legal research, writing, litigation strategy, and advocacy skills.

• Significant experience in drafting pleadings, motions, written discovery, and client reports in insurance disputes.

• Proficient in depositions, attending hearings, engaging in settlement discussions, and managing all aspects of litigation through to final resolution.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proactive approach and confidence to lead cases while appreciating the value of collaboration.

• Experience in first-party insurance litigation, ideally involving property coverages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for performance bonuses.

• Credit for business origination.

• A realistic pathway to partnership.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Support for professional development.

• Employee referral program.

• Employee discount program.

• Mentorship, collaboration, and support from a prominent team of Texas insurance litigators.

• Opportunities for professional development with significant growth potential within the firm.

• Strong emphasis on maintaining work-life balance.