First-Year Insurance Coverage/ Litigation Associate - Dallas, TX

Clark Hill Law; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a first-year Associate to join our Fidelity, Surety, & Coverage Business Unit in Dallas, TX. The Associate will join the firm at the beginning of September 2027, contingent upon law school completion and sitting for the July 2027 Texas bar exam.

The role involves handling large-dollar insurance coverage disputes nationwide, primarily in federal courts, and evaluating coverage claims in crime and professional liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and a passion for excellence.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle large-dollar insurance coverage disputes nationwide, primarily in federal courts, and evaluate insurance coverage claims in crime and professional liability insurance.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Academic credentials

Team collaboration

Job description

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a first-year Associate to join our Fidelity, Surety, & Coverage Business Unit in Dallas, TX. The Associate will join the firm at the beginning of September 2027. The offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s completion of law school and sitting for the July 2027 Texas bar exam.

The Associate will handle large dollar insurance coverage disputes around the country, primarily in federal courts, and evaluate insurance coverage claims, predominantly in the areas of crime and professional liability insurance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Skillsets

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong academic credentials and a passion for excellence
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team-based setting

All Candidates Are Required To Submit The Following Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Law School and Undergraduate Transcripts
• Writing Sample

The salary for this position at the time of posting is $185,000- 195,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. The Associate will be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Clark Hill will pay for one bar exam review course and the fees associated with the bar exam.

• health insurance with optional HSA/FSA
• short term disability
• long term disability
• dental insurance
• vision care
• life insurance
• 401K
• vacation
• sick time
• parking/public transportation allowance
• and an employee assistance program

Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.

Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.