Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Manage complex, high-profile insurance defense cases independently from start to finish.

• Create engaging case narratives and effective defense approaches.

• Attend court sessions, depositions, prepare briefs, handle discovery, substantive motions, and trials.

• Assess exposure, provide client advisement, negotiate settlements, and oversee insurance carrier interactions.

• Maintain regular communication with clients and foster relationships with both existing and prospective clients.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys of varying experience levels.

• Offer guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the overall development of the team.

• Seek out leadership opportunities and the potential for partnership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active Texas Bar license in good standing; an active Texas Bar license is essential.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in insurance defense litigation required.

• Over 8 years of solid litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Background in one or more areas such as trucking and transportation liability, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, general liability, complex casualty litigation, or catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death defense.

• Capability to independently manage intricate litigation cases from initiation to resolution.

• Proficient in conducting depositions, managing discovery processes, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and formulating litigation strategies.

• Experience in evaluating exposure, providing client counsel, negotiating settlements, and managing insurance carrier relationships.

• Ability to assume full responsibility for case handling, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

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

• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, communication, listening, and organizational skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• A collaborative leadership approach with a commitment to mentoring attorneys and contributing to team growth.

• Dedication to providing outstanding client service, maintaining professional accountability, and pursuing continuous development.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options, including plans available at no cost to employees.

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

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

• Paid parental leave at the base salary rate.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• CLE programs provided by the firm along with coverage for Bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiatives.

• Opportunities for social and off-site events.

• Flexible work arrangements available, including remote, hybrid, or on-site options.