Attorney

About the Role

Our client is a well-established Texas litigation firm with more than 100 attorneys statewide and a highly regarded insurance coverage practice. The firm represents many of the nation's leading insurers and is known for its sophisticated work in this specialized area of law. The attorney will join a growing insurance coverage and civil appellate practice and will work closely with firm leadership on a broad range of complex coverage matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to develop within a collegial and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and write on complex legal issues involving insurance coverage and related matters.
• Assess cases, identify legal issues, and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft legal opinions, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Handle and support declaratory judgment actions and insurance coverage disputes.
• Represent insurance carriers in bad faith litigation and other coverage-related matters.
• Manage client reporting, billing, deadlines, and other case-management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while also managing assignments independently.
• Maintain a minimum monthly billable-hour requirement of 180 hours.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• At least 3 years of legal experience preferred.
• Insurance coverage experience is preferred; extensive legal research and writing experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of Texas state and federal procedural rules.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong case assessment and issue-spotting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows-based systems.

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas