Remote Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense (Houston Area)

Kemper; Houston (TX); À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

Kemper in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to manage insurer defense matters remotely from the Houston area. The role emphasizes strategic case assessment, sound business judgment, and urgency in pursuing assigned files.

You will build documented strategies, organize pleadings and briefs, and report progress to claims handlers. The position requires bar admission, 3+ years as a trial attorney, and willingness to travel as needed; remote work is available for local residents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney.
• Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.
• Member of the State Bar, with active licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Must travel as needed.
• The position is 100% remote; the candidate must reside in the Houston, TX area to be considered.

Responsabilités

• Handles legal work on assigned cases.
• Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
• Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling, including factors like judge and opposing counsel.
• Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers at no greater than 60-day intervals.
• Ensures all files are properly documented and organized.
• Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
• Utilizes case management software for notes, diary, calendar, and billing.

Connaissances

Trial attorney

Insurance defense

Bar admission

Willingness to travel

Formation

State Bar admission

Description du poste

Kemper in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to manage insurer defense matters remotely from the Houston area. The role emphasizes strategic case assessment, sound business judgment, and urgency in pursuing assigned files.

You will build documented strategies, organize pleadings and briefs, and report progress to claims handlers. The position requires bar admission, 3+ years as a trial attorney, and willingness to travel as needed; remote work is available for local residents.