Contract Attorney

Our client, a well-established litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney to provide arbitration support for insurance defense and civil litigation matters, including construction defects, property damage, first-party property disputes, and insurance coverage issues.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of arbitration proceedings involving insurance defense and civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research regarding liability, damages, coverage, and other case-specific issues.
• Draft and revise arbitration briefs, position statements, motions, discovery responses, and related legal documents.
• Review and analyze claim files, construction documents, expert reports, investigative materials, and other case records.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, exhibit lists, pre-hearing briefs, case summaries, timelines, and hearing notebooks.
• Assist with witness preparation, including developing outlines and anticipated questions and answers.
• Attend depositions and prepare detailed summaries and analyses.
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and contribute to case strategy discussions.
• Communicate professionally with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, experts, arbitrators, and other case participants.
• Ensure compliance with applicable arbitration rules, deadlines, and case management orders, including AAA, JAMS, court-ordered arbitration, and private arbitration procedures.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 2-5+ years of experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or a related practice area.
• Familiarity with arbitration procedures and evidence presentation.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and case-evaluation skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating construction defect or first-party property claims.
• Experience working directly with insurance carriers or claims professionals.
• Background in one or more of the following:
  • Construction defect
  • First-party property
  • Insurance coverage
  • Subrogation
  • Premises liability
  • General negligence
• Prior experience participating in arbitration hearings or preparing cases for trial.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex factual and technical records into concise, persuasive legal arguments.

Schedule

This is a part-time, as-needed contract opportunity based in the client's Houston office. The attorney will work on-site and provide support based on the needs and schedules of active arbitration and litigation matters.

Work Environment

The client offers a collaborative professional environment focused on high-quality legal work, client service, and mutual respect.