Insurance Defense Attorney

The Bronx; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Flexible schedule

Full benefits

401k match

HSA

Gym onsite

Paid parking

Tuition reimbursement

Vision

Dental

PTO

A&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. has been engaged to conduct the search for an Insurance Defense Attorney for a respected Dallas law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team committed to providing exceptional legal representation and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and long-term success. The firm seeks a Juris Doctor with Texas Bar licensure and 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience; hybrid work, full benefits, 401(k) match, HSA, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and Texas Bar License required.
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience with MS Office, Adobe, and Clio.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurers, policyholders, and businesses in lawsuits.
• Handle all phases of litigation from pre-suit to trial.
• Develop case strategy, take depositions, draft motions and discovery.
• Conduct legal research, review policy language, interpret statutes.
• Communicate regularly with clients on status and outcomes.
• Assess settlements and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Represent clients in hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to manage cases efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor

Texas Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Clio

Job description

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for an Insurance Defense Attorney on behalf of our client, a respected law firm in Dallas, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team that is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while providing attorneys with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and long-term success.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

PERKS

• Hybrid
• flexible schedule
• Annual salary of $130,000-$155,000 with the substantial opportunity for bonus
• Opportunity to work for an innovative firm
• Full benefits
• 401k match
• HSA
• gym onsite
• paid parking
• tuition reimbursement
• vision
• dental
• PTO
• A&D Insurance
• life Insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent insurance companies, policyholders, and businesses in lawsuits involving various types of claims, including bodily injury, property damage, and other liability issues
• Handle all phases of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations and discovery to trial and post-trial motions
• Manage case strategy, conduct depositions, and draft motions, pleadings, and discovery requests
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case arguments, review policy language, and interpret relevant statutes and case law
• Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates on case status, strategy, and outcomes
• Offer sound legal advice tailored to each case
• Evaluate cases for potential settlement opportunities and negotiate settlements when appropriate, ensuring that the client’s best interests are prioritized
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials
• Provide expert advocacy in both written and oral form
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to ensure the efficient management of cases and timely completion of tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor and Texas Bar License required
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Clio

COMPENSATION

• This opportunity offers a salary of $130,000-$155,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays)
• Bonuses