Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury
Job Responsibilities:
As an insurance defense attorney within the bodily injury unit, the successful candidate will be part of the motor vehicle insurance defense litigation team. The primary responsibilities include:
- Providing legal representation to insured clients and/or the insurance companies in various legal settings, including courts and arbitration panels.
- Handling cases from inception to resolution, which involves preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs.
- Engaging in negotiation processes to settle claims and disputes.
- Collaborating with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports concerning litigation progress and outcomes.
- Leveraging all appropriate defenses to reach favorable outcomes in each case.
- Analyzing written discovery documents, conducting depositions, reviewing medical records, and assessing the value of claims to determine risk exposure.
- Occasionally traveling to an office for meetings and/or training as required, with the expectation that candidates reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office they support.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Master of Laws (LLM) is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in general or auto litigation is necessary.
- An active license to practice law in the state of Texas is mandatory.
Salary Information:
- The compensation for this position ranges from $144, to $160,400 per year.
- Additionally, there is an opportunity to receive a Gainshare bonus of up to 40% of eligible earnings, contingent on company performance.
Benefits:
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including free preventive care.
- Wellness and mental health programs.
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance.
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off.
- Paid and unpaid sick leave, where applicable, as well as short and long-term disability coverage.
- Parental and family leave, along with military leave and pay.
- A diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture supported by Employee Resource Groups.
- Opportunities for career development and tuition assistance.
The company is recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace for Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership by Energage. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
