Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Formulate an engaging case strategy to counteract plaintiff emotional appeals or anger tactics.

• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trial proceedings.

• Collaborate effectively with team members across various experience levels.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Foster relationships with both current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Oversee high-stakes litigation cases and take full responsibility for case management, including discovery and trial processes.

• Lead and mentor less experienced attorneys and support staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid bar license in the State of Texas is mandatory.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Must hold a license to practice in your state.

• A minimum of 8 years of robust litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, deposition handling, and trial preparation.

• Extensive experience in civil litigation and trials; first- or second-chair experience is highly desirable.

• Competence in managing comprehensive case-handling duties, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Familiarity with insurance defense cases; experience in excess insurance and commercial litigation is preferred.

• Proficiency with time management systems.

• Expertise in conducting and defending expert depositions.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and staff effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Capability to think independently and act with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Bilingual in Spanish is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including plans available at no employee cost.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan providing $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year of service.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Defined pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Numerous social and off-site events held annually.

• Flexible work arrangements available, including remote, hybrid, or onsite options.