Dallas Insurance Defense Partner

Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP seeks a Partner-level Attorney to lead its insurance defense practice in Dallas. The ideal candidate will manage complex matters, maintain key client relationships, and contribute to firm growth and leadership.

The role requires a minimum of ten years’ litigation experience, a Texas Bar license, and a portable book of business. We offer a hybrid work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• Portable book of business/established relationship with clients/insurance carriers a plus.
• Experience managing and supervising litigation teams.
• Contributions to business development/client retention.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task (manage client, leadership, case responsibilities).
• Other attributes: strategy, collaboration, accountability, professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex insurance defense matters, including general liability, toxic tort, and construction defect.
• Develop case strategy, analyze risk, and provide clients with proactive, solutions-oriented guidance.
• Conduct all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective case management aligned with client expectations and billing guidelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, maintaining and deepening long-term relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel to claims professionals, corporate risk managers, and in-house legal teams.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services to existing clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s overall business strategy and participate in leadership committees as appropriate.
• Generate new business by leveraging existing relationships, reputation in the insurance community, and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop associates to support high-quality legal work and professional growth.
• Collaborate with partners across practices to strengthen the firm’s service offerings.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP seeks a Partner-level Attorney to lead its insurance defense practice in Dallas. The ideal candidate will manage complex matters, maintain key client relationships, and contribute to firm growth and leadership.

The role requires a minimum of ten years’ litigation experience, a Texas Bar license, and a portable book of business. We offer a hybrid work environment and a competitive benefits package.