Litigation Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

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

A JD from an ABA‑accredited law school and Texas Bar membership are required; federal/state court experience or clerkship is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice in Texas (State Bar in good standing) preferred.
• Experience handling complex insurance coverage matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex insurance coverage matters for insurers.
• Draft and argue motions; prepare court filings.
• Take and defend depositions; manage discovery.
• Support trial preparation; appear in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and writing; manage case calendars.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Litigation

Motions

Depositions

Discovery

Trial preparation

Court appearances

Legal research

Case management

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Texas Bar in good standing

Job description

The Dallas office of Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with 5 to 7 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage matters on behalf of insurance carriers. The ideal candidate will have experience advising and representing insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and other insurance-related matters, as well as managing all phases of litigation in state and federal courts. Candidates should possess strong experience drafting and arguing motions, preparing court filings, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, handling court appearances, and supporting trial preparation. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills are required. Prior federal and state court experience and/or judicial clerkship experience is preferred. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. This position offers hybrid and remote work opportunities.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

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