Contract Attorney - Arbitration Support (Insurance Defense/Civil Litigation)

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Texas is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney to provide arbitration support in insurance defense and civil litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years of relevant experience and knowledge of arbitration procedures. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and supporting counsel throughout arbitration phases. This part-time position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative firm culture focused on client service.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or civil litigation.
• Familiarity with arbitration procedures and evidence presentation.
• Ability to independently manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support counsel in all phases of arbitration for cases.
• Conduct legal research on liability, damages, and coverage issues.
• Draft and revise arbitration briefs and discovery responses.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, and hearing notebooks.
• Assist with witness preparation including outlines and Q&A.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Civil litigation experience

Legal research skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Case evaluation skills

Task management

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Licensed to practice in Texas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Attorney - Arbitration Support (Insurance Defense/Civil Litigation)

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Role Description

The Houston office of Walters Balido & Crain seeks an experienced Contract Attorney to assist with insurance defense and civil litigation matters proceeding to arbitration. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with construction defect, property damage, first‑party property disputes, and coverage disputes, and is comfortable managing arbitration preparation from start to finish.

WBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the stability of a well‑established practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Support counsel in all phases of arbitration for insurance defense and civil litigation cases
• Conduct legal research on liability, damages, and coverage issues
• Draft and revise arbitration briefs, position statements, motions, and discovery responses
• Review claim files, construction documents, expert reports, and investigative materials
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, exhibit lists, pre‑hearing briefs, summaries, timelines, and hearing notebooks
• Assist with witness preparation, including outlines and Q&A
• Attend depositions and prepare summary and analysis
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and contribute to case strategy discussions
• Communicate professionally with adjusters, opposing counsel, experts, and arbitrators
• Ensure compliance with arbitration rules and case management orders (AAA, JAMS, court‑ordered arbitration, private arbitrators)

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
• 2–5+ years of experience in insurance defense and/or civil litigation
• Familiarity with arbitration procedures and evidence presentation
• Strong drafting, analytical, and case‑evaluation skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet critical deadlines
• High level of professionalism, organization, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating construction defect and first‑party property claims, or working directly with insurance carriers
• Background in subrogation, construction defect law, first‑party law, insurance law, premises liability, or general negligence cases
• Prior participation in arbitration hearings or trial preparation
• Ability to synthesize complex records into concise arguments

Hours

Part‑time/As needed

Location

On‑site

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services