Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes to counteract plaintiff sympathy or anger tactics

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently

• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team across various experience levels

• Maintain regular communication with clients

• Build and nurture relationships with both current and potential clients

• Offer guidance and mentorship to less experienced attorneys

• Oversee complete case handling duties, including discovery and trial preparation

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active bar license in the State of Texas

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution

• Must be licensed to practice in your state

• A minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation

• Capability to manage all aspects of case handling, including discovery and trial

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases

• Familiarity with time management systems

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to think critically and act independently with minimal oversight

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life coverage; plans available at no cost to employees

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

• Assistance with student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year at the firm ($100-$200/month)

• Paid parental leave at regular salary

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Employee Assistance Program provided through HealthAdvocate

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities

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

• Flexible vacation policy available to attorneys

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership

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

• Organization-wide charitable giving program

• Social and off-site events

• Flexible work arrangements: options available for remote, hybrid, or onsite work