Attorney - Insurance Defense - Dallas - 180k

We Are Legal Revolution; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus target: $8,000–$20,000

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a defense-focused firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to support a busy insurance coverage and defense practice in Dallas. This role offers hands-on responsibility across coverage analysis, litigation, and related liability matters.

Location: Fully Remote. Compensation: $140,000 to $180,000 base for attorneys under 8 years; senior candidates considered with compensation based on experience. Texas bar license required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license or eligible to obtain Texas admission within 6 months.
• 4–10 years of litigation experience, including at least 2 years focused on insurance coverage.
• Background includes medical malpractice defense, construction defect, personal injury defense, and/or premises liability.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense-side matters, including insurance coverage disputes and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; manage case strategy and day-to-day progression.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as needed.
• Analyze policy language and coverage issues; provide practical guidance to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Texas bar license

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage experience

Legal writing

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NEW IN - Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate | Defense-Side Insurance & Liability | Dallas, Texas | Bonus tied to hours goal

A respected, defense-focused litigation firm is confidentially seeking an Associate Attorney to support a busy Dallas-based insurance coverage and insurance defense practice. This is a strong fit for a mid-level litigator who wants hands-on responsibility across coverage analysis and litigation, alongside complex liability matters including professional liability, healthcare-related disputes, construction defect, personal injury defense, and premises liability.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Defense-side practice with a meaningful mix of insurance coverage and litigation.
• Litigation-forward platform with opportunities to take ownership of matters and grow within the practice.
• Bonus structure tied to hours and performance evaluation (details below).

THE ROLE

• Handle a variety of defense-side matters, including insurance coverage disputes and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; manage case strategy and day-to-day case progression.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as needed.
• Analyze policy language and coverage issues and provide practical guidance to clients and internal teams.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Schedule:

Fully Remote

Compensation:

$140,000 to $180,000 base salary for attorneys under 8 years of experience (USD). More senior candidates may be considered with compensation commensurate with experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Texas bar license, or eligibility to obtain Texas admission within 6 months.
• 4 to 10 years of litigation experience, including at least 2 years focused on insurance coverage.
• Background that includes some combination of medical malpractice defense, construction defect, personal injury defense, and/or premises liability.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing and motion practice skills, with the ability to manage matters with appropriate independence.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Courtroom aptitude and comfort taking depositions and appearing at hearings.
• Experience aligned with defense work involving insurance coverage, professional liability, healthcare, and commercial litigation issues.
• Strong academic and/or prior law firm credentials.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual bonus target: approximately $8,000 to $20,000, based on hours and evaluation.
• No hard billable requirement; soft hours goal is approximately 160 hours per month.
• Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and unlimited PTO (as provided by firm policy).