Litigation Counsel - Texas - Work from Home Opportunity

Lensa; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Litigation Counsel to defend cases in Texas. This full-time role emphasizes self-starter qualities, technical proficiency, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will manage litigation with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality representation for clients. This position offers flexibility with remote work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Free basic Life, AD&D, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules and remote options

Educational assistance programs

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Licensed or eligible to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Defend litigation throughout Texas with frequent travel.
• Engage in case analysis, prepare motions and pleadings.
• Manage a busy practice involving commercial property and personal injury cases.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-starter

Technical proficiency

Education

Graduate from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Counsel - Texas - Work from Home Opportunity

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As GuideOne Litigation Counsel, you will defend cases in Texas. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, and willing to travel for single-day trips and occasional overnight stays. This role requires technical proficiency and experience defending bodily injury, personal injury, first-party property damage, wrongful death, insurance coverage, employment practices, and extra-contractual or bad faith litigation and subrogation from case inception through resolution. This position is full-time with no billable hour obligations.

Our legal department guides and protects the company by making informed business and legal decisions based on current data and relevant information. We are committed to serving our goals and upholding our brand values.

Responsibilities

1. Defend litigation throughout Texas, with frequent travel and occasional overnight stays, including a one-week team meeting.
2. Handle all assigned litigation and legal matters for GuideOne and its policyholders.
3. Engage in case analysis, prepare motions, pleadings, discovery, conduct depositions, hearings, trials, appeals, and communicate with the claims department.
4. Present controversies from inception through trial or appeal, maintaining independent professional judgment.
5. Manage a busy, fast-paced practice involving commercial property, coverage, and personal injury cases, representing individuals, corporate, and nonprofit entities.
6. Work remotely from home, adhering to deadlines and departmental standards.

The successful candidate will possess the experience, skill, and judgment to represent GuideOne and its policyholders with minimal supervision, demonstrating expertise in various legal concepts and practices, with a focus on creativity and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice law in Texas.
• Graduate from an accredited law school.
• Ten or more years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission to federal court.
• Ability to handle caseloads timely with little supervision.
• Prior in-house experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Full-Time: $125,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.

About GuideOne

At GuideOne, we value our people and foster collaboration to deliver excellence in risk solutions and services. With over 75 years of experience, we are a trusted community partner committed to making positive change. Join us and explore our values and culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and incentive plans.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Free basic Life, AD&D, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness incentives.
• Generous paid time off, including personal, holiday, and volunteer days.
• Flexible work schedules and remote options.
• Educational assistance programs.