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Insurance Defense Attorney / Litigation - Insurance Attorney in Houston, TX

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Mar 09,2018 Mar 07,2018 Location Houston TX
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In-House

Attorney

Insurance

Litigation - Insurance

3-8 yrs required

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Trial Attorney The candidate provides legal representation for clients in matters of moderate complexity and/or risk, with limited supervision. Reviews and evaluates assigned cases. Prepares and tries cases in all courts and agencies. Communicates with Claims and clients. Provides related legal advice and services. Reports to Managing Trial Attorney. With moderate supervision, works on legal matters that of basic or moderate complexity and/or risk, representing clients in trials or hearings before courts or agencies, including appeals and arbitrations. Reviews and evaluates cases and lawsuits in accordance with established Best Practices guidelines. Develops proficiency interpreting insurance contracts and coverage issues: knowledge of state and local practices and rules, state and local practices and rules. Gathers relevant information, conducts research; evaluates reliability of case, witnesses and information. Works with client and claims to establish, communicate and implement Litigation Plan. Keeps client and claims professionals fully informed. Has contact with Claims management. Prepares and tries cases of above average complexity and moderate exposure (including injuries) in all courts and agencies. Recognizes, participates and promotes settlement opportunities. Negotiates as authorized within adjuster's authority. Takes depositions of parties and experts; obtains meaningful discovery and participates in motions practice as warranted. Performs other duties as assigned. Should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Should be currently licensed as an attorney in an appropriate US jurisdiction and maintain an active license in Texas. Must have 3-8 years of relevant civil litigation experience. Should have experience in one or more areas of trial law. Substantive civil law, insurance contracts knowledge is required.

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Job ID: 51162

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