About the Job:
This role is in need of a highly motivated insurance coverage attorney with 4 to 5 years of experience. The company’s insurance practice group represents insurers in a wide range of complex insurance coverage matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking mentorship and professional development. The company offers a supportive and congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Research regarding coverage issues and writing coverage opinions providing legal advice to insurance clients across many different lines of liability coverage.
- Independently manage a litigation caseload for both first-party insurance disputes and coverage disputes arising from third-party liability coverage.
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, including depositions.
- Attend mediations and otherwise negotiate settlements.
- Retain and manage experts, including assisting with expert inspections and the creation of expert reports.
- Communicate with shareholders, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
Experience:
- 4-5 years of insurance coverage experience
- Strong insurance knowledge
- Strong research and writing skills
Qualification and Education Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
Required Skills:
- Experience preparing insurance coverage opinions and participating in coverage litigation.
- Experience analyzing, reviewing, editing, and drafting litigation documents, as well as superior logical reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to work with clients who demand excellence and be able to meet their expectations.
- A commitment to working ethically and always in the best interest of the client.
- Excellent work ethic, articulate, and efficient.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent spoken and written communication.