Insurance Coverage/ Litigation Associate - Dallas, TX

Clark Hill Law; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 205,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Short/Long-term disability

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a mid-level Associate to join one of the Nation’s leading insurance coverage groups in our Dallas, TX office. The Associate will handle complicated and large dollar insurance coverage disputes in federal courts across the United States.

The role requires 3+ years of litigation practice, federal court experience including depositions and hearings, and strong academic credentials. A collaborative, team-based environment is emphasized along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation practice experience.
• Federal court litigation experience— including taking and defending depositions and handling hearings.
• Professional-lines insurance coverage experience preferred but not required.
• 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 complicated and large-dollar insurance coverage disputes in federal courts (primarily in the U.S.).
• Collaborate with a team to manage complex insurance coverage matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Clark Hill PLC is seeking a mid-level Associate to join one of the Nation’s leading insurance coverage groups in our Dallas, TX office. The Associate will handle complicated and large dollar insurance coverage disputes involving white collar crime, including employee theft and a multitude of cyber and electronic crimes, primarily in federal courts throughout the U.S. and occasionally overseas.

• 3+ years of litigation practice experience
• Federal court litigation experience— preferably including taking and defending depositions and handling hearings
• Professional-lines insurance coverage experience is preferred but not required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong academic credentials and a passion for excellence
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team-based setting

The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $205,000 - $225,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in 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.