Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

Akerman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Dallas seeks a Litigation Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage matters for insurers. The ideal candidate will advise and represent insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith matters, and manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.

Strong drafting, deposition, discovery, and trial preparation skills are essential. ABA‑accredited JD and Texas State Bar membership required; prior federal/state court experience or clerkship is

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
• 5–7 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage matters for insurers.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions and prepare court filings.
• Take and defend depositions; manage discovery.
• Appear in court and support trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and write clearly and concisely.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Legal writing

Deposition

Motion practice

Discovery management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited law school)

Bar admission, State Bar of Texas

Job description

Akerman LLP in Dallas seeks a Litigation Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage matters for insurers. The ideal candidate will advise and represent insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith matters, and manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.

Strong drafting, deposition, discovery, and trial preparation skills are essential. ABA‑accredited JD and Texas State Bar membership required; prior federal/state court experience or clerkship is