Insurance Defense Attorney
Jobot · Houston, Texas, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteLegal$120k–$180k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are an insurance defense firm representing insurance carriers and policyholders across Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. Our team is relentless, proactive, and focused on fighting fraud and delivering results for our clients. We value attorneys who take ownership of their cases, challenge the status quo, and want to make a real impact on the industry. We are seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join our growing insurance defense litigation team. You will represent insurance carriers and their insureds across a broad range of liability, coverage, and first-party matters. Clear track to partner.
Responsibilities
- Manage an insurance defense caseload from assignment through resolution or trial
- Defend matters across automobile and trucking, general liability, premises liability, construction liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, maritime, employer's liability, and workers' compensation
- Handle first-party property, flood, coverage, and bad faith claims
- Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, and argue hearings
- Investigate and build defenses against fraudulent or inflated claims
- Provide timely case evaluations, budgets, and status reports to carrier clients
- Collaborate with partners, paralegals, adjusters, and experts on case strategy
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active and in good standing bar license in Florida, Texas, or Louisiana
- Insurance defense litigation experience
- Deposition, motion practice, and hearing experience
- Carrier reporting experience
Benefits
- Company paid health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
$120,000 - $180,000 per year
Schedule
Flexible Hybrid Schedule