Litigation Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Profectus in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our growing insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate will handle first-chair and second-chair trials, manage complex cases from intake through verdict, and mentor junior attorneys within a collaborative team.

You will develop litigation strategies, take and defend depositions, draft motions, and provide strategic guidance to clients and carriers. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Significant first-chair trial experience through verdict.
• Significant second-chair trial experience supporting complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters.
• Serve as first-chair counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings.
• Act as second-chair counsel on complex, high-exposure matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy from intake through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for trial.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Insurance defense

First-chair trial

Second-chair trial

Litigation strategy

Depositions

Mentoring juniors

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Practice Area: Insurance Defense Litigation

Reports To: Managing Partner / Practice Group Leader

Join a High-Performing Litigation Team

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Attorney to join our growing insurance defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation professional who thrives in the courtroom, enjoys managing complex cases, and is looking to take the next step in their career with a respected and expanding law firm.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling insurance defense matters, preferably both first-chair and second-chair trial experience, and a proven ability to manage cases from inception through verdict. This role offers substantial courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, leadership opportunities, and a clear path for professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters.
• Serve as first-chair counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings.
• Act as second-chair counsel on complex, high-exposure litigation matters.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy from case intake through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert, corporate representative, and fact witness depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions and evidentiary motions.
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for trial.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic recommendations to clients and carriers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely reporting and case assessments.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and practice development initiatives.

Ideal Experience

• 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience through verdict.
• Significant second-chair trial experience supporting complex litigation matters.
• Experience handling a broad range of insurance defense cases, including:
• General liability
• Transportation and trucking
• Product liability
• Catastrophic injury claims
• Professional liability (preferred)
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Experience working directly with insurance carriers, claims professionals, and corporate clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Meaningful courtroom and trial opportunities.
• Sophisticated and challenging litigation matters.
• Strong support from experienced litigation teams and firm leadership.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and professional growth.
• Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and influence case strategy.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Clear path toward partnership and long-term career advancement.

The Candidate We're Looking For

You are a confident litigator who enjoys being in the courtroom and taking ownership of your cases. You have developed strong trial skills through both first-chair and second-chair experience and are looking for an opportunity where your contributions will have a direct impact on clients, outcomes, and the continued growth of a successful litigation practice.

We encourage you to apply.