First-Party Property/ CAT Team Trial Attorney (Remote - McAllen, Texas)

About the role

Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers all while working remote. No cold calling—Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers. Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped performance-based incentives. Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining communication records.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings to observe and assist as needed; may represent the company or clients in routine matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations, and assist in updating the legal team on potential impacts to ongoing cases.
• Participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to develop legal work.

Education Requirements

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar. Successful candidates will obtain Southern District of Texas federal licensure as soon as is practical.

Minimum Requirements

• Early in professional journey who are eager to develop courtroom and litigation experience.
• Successful completion of courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft clear, well-structured legal documents.
• Strong time management skills, effectively balancing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Organized case files, managing legal documents, and understanding the discovery process.
• Skilled in communicating with clients, preparing summaries, and maintaining records of interactions.
• Fundamental negotiation techniques and strategies for client interactions and settlement discussions.

Compensation

The compensation offered for this role is $100, 000.00 – $121,475.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.