In-House Counsel

TPI Global Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with a company match

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A prominent insurance company is seeking a National Accounts & Talent Acquisition Manager in Austin, Texas. The role involves managing civil litigation cases from inception to conclusion, mentoring junior attorneys, and providing legal advice. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Texas and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity.
• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations, or legal activities.
• Negotiates settlements as directed.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Organization Skills

Investigative Skills

Legal Research

Courtroom Skills

Trial Skills

Agile and Adaptive

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Tools

MS Word

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

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National Accounts & Talent Acquisition Manager

As a dynamic and growing property and casualty insurance company, we offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you’ll gain new experiences and grow your career. We provide comprehensive benefits to help you stay healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. Our Staff Counsel organization is currently seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our dynamic and growing team in the San Antonio / Austin Texas area. The Hanover offers a competitive salary and benefits package; paid continuing legal education; opportunities for professional development and advancement; and a supportive and collaborative work environment where people feel accepted and engaged.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Serve as mentor to developing attorneys.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Meets with clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost effective manner

• Conducts pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations or any other legal activity required

• May independently conduct trials

• Advises claim professionals on the evaluations of legal files

• Provides legal advice to clients and other claim professionals as needed

• Negotiates settlements as directed

• Attends round tables

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable MVR and an ability to maintain confidentiality

• Admitted to the bar and must be licensed to practice law in Texas

• Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff

• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Lexis/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar

• Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases

• Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques

• Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms

• Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination in moderate to complex situations after careful consideration of facts and law without procrastination

• Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity

• Investigative Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion

• Legal Research: Proficiency in locating cases, treaties, codified laws and statutes aimed at the discovery and interpretation of law and to draw a reasonable and accurate conclusion or render an opinion therefrom

• Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals

• Career Development: Takes proactive responsibility for their career development. Maintains the necessary skill levels

• Trial Skills: Has the ability to effectively present evidence and arguments of law to a judge or jury for determination of the facts at issue

• Business/Industry: Has an interest and solid knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting The Hanover Insurance Group’s businesses; Knowledgeable in the basic principles of property and casualty insurance

• Agile and Adaptive: Recognizes unexpected challenges and is able to be resilient, shift and remain on course

• Mentor and Teach: Willingness and ability to mentor and teach others

Physical demands & work environment:

• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods

• Required to work on-site as needed

• Ability to travel as necessary

• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week

• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing or stressful environment

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401K with a company match

PTO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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Medical insurance

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