Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

In-House

Austin, TX

Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

2-6 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Associate Counsel - Texas, REMOTE

Job Responsibilities:
The Associate Counsel will be responsible for defending lawsuits filed in Texas courts and other first-party insurance defense matters. Key duties include:
- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
- Defending assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor degree is required.
- Admission to the Texas Bar is required.
- Candidates must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
- The position requires 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation, specifically in insurance/defense and/or personal injury.
- Civil litigation experience and insurance defense-related litigation experience are preferred.
- Candidates must possess strong organization, priority setting, and multi-tasking skills, and be able to follow complex instructions and resolve conflicts.
- The ability to communicate professionally in person, via tele,. This range serves as a general guideline, with the final salary determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education, training, work location, and market and business considerations.

Additional Information:
- The position is remote but requires a commutable distance to the office.
- The company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program, including personalized coverage for overall well-being, financial benefits with a competitive compensation package, a 401K savings plan with a 6% match, performance and recognition-based incentives, and tuition assistance.
- Additional benefits include mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance, and flexibility through the company's Flex program, allowing work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
- The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information.
- The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it imposes an undue hardship.
- There is a strong emphasis on maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment, with mutual respect required by and for all associates and applicants.