Property Damage Litigation Attorney

WLEN WorldJobs LLP; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

PTO & holidays

401K with firm match

Employer-provided benefits

Voluntary benefits

Annual reviews

Job summary

WLEN WorldJobs LLP seeks a Property Damage Litigation Attorney to handle first-party homeowner property insurance claims from start to finish. You will perform legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, and take depositions.

You will negotiate settlements and represent clients in court as needed, while keeping clients updated on strategy and progress. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience and an active Illinois Bar license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• First Party Property Damage experience is a plus.
• Member of the Illinois Bar in good standing.
• Manage a caseload of first-party homeowner property insurance claims from inception to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and arbitration.
• Represent clients in court, including trials and hearings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing regular updates and clear explanations of legal strategies.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys.
• Stay abreast of developments in Colorado insurance law and property claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of first-party homeowner property insurance claims from inception to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and arbitration.
• Represent clients in court, including trials and hearings, as needed.
• Communicate with clients, providing regular updates and explanations of legal strategies.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants and other attorneys.

Skills

Litigation experience

First Party Property Damage

Education

Illinois Bar membership

Job description

Salary: Best in the Industry + bonus and incentives

Experience / Skills:
2+ years of litigation experience - First Party Property Damage experience is a plus

Job Description

Property Damage Litigation Attorney

POSITION SUMMARY:

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• Full-time
• 2+ years of litigation experience - First Party Property Damage experience is a plus
• Member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing
• Manage a caseload of first-party homeowner property insurance claims from inception to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and arbitration.
• Represent clients in court, including trials and hearings, as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing regular updates and clear explanations of legal strategies.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys.
• Stay abreast of developments in Colorado insurance law and property claims.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

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