Remote - Senior First-Party Property Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced Texas attorney to handle first-party property litigation on a fully remote basis. You will own matters from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, manage depositions, hearings, and trial preparation, while interacting directly with clients.

This role offers significant autonomy within a collaborative team, with a performance-based bonus. Texas bar admission and hands-on first-party property litigation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Independent case management across complex matters.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal drafting and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a remote workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage first-party property litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Handle hearings, mediations, conferences, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate.
• Analyze policies, claims, and supporting documentation; conduct investigations and legal research.

Skills

Independent case management

Deposition skills

Legal writing

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Fully remote opportunity for an experienced Texas attorney
• Take ownership of substantive first-party property litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Work with an established litigation practice handling sophisticated insurance matters
• Significant responsibility for depositions, hearings, mediations, motion practice, and case strategy
• Direct interaction with clients and meaningful autonomy over your caseload
• Collaborative team environment with room for experienced attorneys to make an immediate impact
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Long-term opportunity to grow within a busy litigation practice

Location: Fully remote within Texas. Candidates must reside in Texas and be available for court appearances, depositions, mediations, trials, client meetings, and other in-person proceedings throughout the state when required.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed in Texas and have substantial hands-on first-party property litigation experience. This is an experienced-attorney opening and is not intended for general civil litigators seeking to transition into first-party property work for the first time.

About Us

We are an established litigation practice representing clients throughout the litigation and pre-litigation process. Our attorneys are trusted to provide practical legal guidance, efficiently move cases forward, and deliver strong client service through diligent, strategic advocacy. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage first-party property litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical legal advice to clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, briefs, and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony
• Handle hearings, mediations, conferences, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate
• Analyze insurance policies, property claims, damages, expert reports, and supporting documentation
• Conduct investigations, interviews, document review, and legal research
• Prepare exhibits and case materials for depositions, hearings, and trial
• Evaluate cases for settlement and negotiate resolutions when appropriate
• Maintain regular client communication regarding case developments, exposure, and strategy
• Manage deadlines and a litigation caseload with a high degree of independence

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of attorney experience
• 3+ years of direct first-party property litigation experience
• Proven ability to independently manage first-party property cases
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and legal writing experience
• Knowledge of Texas court procedures and litigation practices
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the flexibility of working remotely while still handling substantive litigation and taking meaningful ownership of your cases. This role is ideal for an experienced first-party property attorney who wants autonomy, direct client interaction, challenging legal work, and the opportunity to contribute immediately within an established practice.