2-7 years of first-party insurance litigation experience, preferably in property coverages
Excellent legal research, writing, and litigation advocacy skills
Extensive experience drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery
Experience with depositions, hearings, and settlement discussions
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
Proactive mindset with a collaborative approach
Responsibilities
Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution
Handle your caseload autonomously while receiving support from managing partners
Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits involving various commercial and residential coverages
Develop and execute litigation strategy with large, national insurance carriers
Build strong client relationships through exceptional communication and responsiveness
Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development support
Employee referral program
Employee discount program
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate has 2-7 years of experience litigating first-party insurance disputes, enjoys a collaborative work environment, and thrives on taking ownership of their cases and their results.
What You'll Do
Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution.
Receive autonomy to handle your caseload through all phases of litigation while also receiving assistance, support, and strategic guidance from managing partners and other attorneys on the team when needed.
Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits involving:
Commercial Property, Business Income, and other commercial coverages
Residential property
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage
Stowers, excess judgment, and other coverage disputes
Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership with sophisticated client representatives from large, national insurance carriers.
Build strong client relationships through exceptional communication, responsiveness, and results.
Qualifications:
Active license to practice law in Texas
2-7 years of first-party insurance litigation experience, preferably in property coverages
Excellent legal research, writing, litigation strategy, and litigation advocacy skills
Extensive experience with drafting pleadings, motions, written discovery, and client reporting in insurance disputes
Experience with depositions, hearing attendance, settlement discussions, and all other aspects of litigation through final resolution
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A proactive mindset and the confidence to take lead in your files while also valuing collaboration with you colleagues
What you can expect:
Significant responsibility and autonomy over your caseload
High-profile clients and sophisticated cases
Mentorship, collaboration and support from a large team of preeminent Texas insurance litigators
A collaborative, team-oriented, and genuinely friendly culture
Professional development with exceptional growth opportunities within the firm
The team is based in Austin, but the successful candidate can sit in Austin, Houston or remotely
Straightforward billing and bonus structure with a strong commitment to work-life balance
Compensation
We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:
Target base salary starting at $145,000-$180,000, commensurate with experience
Performance bonus opportunities
Business origination credit and realistic track to partnership
Comprehensive benefits package
Benefits
We invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
