Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage

Mayer LLP; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Quarterly bonus plan

Health/dental/vision benefits

Hybrid schedule

401k with match

Employee referral bonus

CLEs and bar dues

Resumo da vaga

Mayer LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney to handle first- and third-party coverage and extracontractual matters. The ideal candidate will have a JD, TX bar admission, and at least 2 years of relevant coverage experience, with strong policy interpretation, motion practice, and discovery skills.

This role emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic team, and provides a generous bonus plan and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of insurance coverage experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and clear verbal communication.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently or on a team.

Responsabilidades

• Policy analysis and interpretation.
• Accurate issue spotting while reviewing claim files.
• Draft coverage opinions and verbal analyses of coverage.
• Manage first- and third-party insurance coverage and extra-contractual litigation.
• Handle a variety of policy types including CGL, auto, property, trucking and professional liability.
• Manage discovery with limited oversight and exercise strong judgment.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formação

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to Texas Bar

Ferramentas

Westlaw

Harvey AI

Coyote

PointOne

iManage

Descrição da vaga

At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently - with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact.

As an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney, you will be integral to our practice, focusing on first- and third-party insurance coverage and extracontractual matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant insurance coverage experience, with a strong background in policy interpretation and analysis, state and federal court motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and mediations. Trial experience is a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Policy analysis and interpretation
• Accurate issue spotting while reviewing claim files
• Draft coverage opinions and/or provide verbal analyses regarding coverage
• First- and third-party insurance coverage and extra-contractual litigation of a variety of policy types, including commercial general liability, commercial auto, commercial property, trucking, and professional liability
• Manage discovery with limited oversight
• Strong professional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Work proactively and collaboratively within the team, while also being able to manage tasks independently

Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant insurance coverage experience
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, along with strong verbal communication abilities
• Proactive, resourceful, and possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to travel when necessary

Technology

• Westlaw
• Harvey AI
• Coyote
• PointOne
• iManage

Benefits

• Competitive quarterly bonus plan based on monthly billables - ability to earn an additional $52k annually
• Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm
• 10 company holidays + 4 early release days
• Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home)
• 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. In 2024 we matched up to 6%
• Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000)
• CLE's and annual bar dues

$110,000 - $165,000 a year

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience/bar admittance date

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