Insurance Defense Attorney

Law Firms; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney to handle Personal Injury, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution. The role requires strong litigation skills and experience in insurance defense, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.

The attorney will draft pleadings, conduct research, argue motions, and represent clients in court, hearings, depositions, and negotiations, staying current with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience specializing in Insurance Defense.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and argue motions, attend depositions, and engage in all aspects of litigation.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to achieve optimal case outcomes.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced Insurance Defense Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury or Premises Liability or Construction defect cases. The candidate will provide legal counsel, represent clients in court, and manage all cases within their designated practice area.

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and argue motions, attend depositions, and engage in all aspects of litigation.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to achieve optimal case outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience specializing in Insurance Defense.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $200,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: