Insurance Coverage Defense Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your career in a sophisticated insurance coverage practice handling complex first-party property matters
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule combining meaningful in-office collaboration with remote work
• Take on substantive responsibility across pre-suit coverage analysis and litigation
• Benefit from strong mentorship, professional development, and a clear path for advancement
• Join a supportive, team-oriented environment that values work-life balance and reasonable billable expectations
• Receive a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on challenging matters for sophisticated insurance and corporate clients

Location: Dallas, TX. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity combining remote work with collaborative time in our Dallas office.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of directly relevant insurance coverage experience, ideally including first-party property coverage matters. A writing sample is required, and professional references may be requested during the interview process.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation firm focused on defense and insurance litigation, representing insurance companies, corporations, and insured individuals in sophisticated matters. Our team combines high-quality legal work with a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth.

Job Description

• Analyze insurance policies and complex first-party property coverage issues
• Handle coverage matters from pre-suit analysis through litigation and resolution
• Conduct and defend depositions and examinations under oath
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive legal documents
• Develop litigation and coverage strategies in partnership with experienced attorneys and clients
• Participate in mediations, negotiations, and other dispute-resolution proceedings
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and coverage considerations
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while responding effectively to time-sensitive issues

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience
• Experience with first-party property coverage matters strongly preferred
• Experience with policy analysis, examinations under oath, depositions, pleadings, motions, or mediations
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative, team-first approach
• Ability and willingness to provide a writing sample

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Meaningful work on sophisticated insurance coverage matters
• Supportive colleagues and experienced mentors
• Clear opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable workloads
• Educational, wellness, professional development, and team-building opportunities
• A culture where strong legal work, collaboration, and individual contributions are valued

JPC-2019

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TX bar license, 3+ yrs of insurance coverage exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 years: $130,000 to $145,000

• 4 to 5 years: $145,000 to $160,000

• 6+ years: $160,000 to $180,000

Submission Email / Name:

Hiring@butler.legal

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established insurance defense and civil litigation firm hiring a hybrid Dallas First-Party Property Coverage Attorney. Need 3+ years of directly relevant insurance coverage experience; first-party property experience strongly preferred. Writing sample required with strong growth and advancement potential.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Attorney - Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP - JPC-2019 - source

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• Location: Dallas, TX

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

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