Senior Counsel

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Dallas seeks senior counsel with 4–8 years of experience. Must be licensed in Texas. The team handles a wide spectrum of insurance defense matters and collaborates with lead attorneys across offices.

A flexible work-from-home policy is offered to support productivity and balance. Ideal candidates have strong research and writing skills and are prepared to manage cases through all litigation stages, from investigations to trial, while upholding client

Qualifications

• Licensed in Texas.
• 4–8 years of senior counsel experience.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid investigations to trial presentation.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams across practice areas to meet client objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic case management and reporting.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Strong research and writing

Case strategy

Collaboration across offices

Tools

Carrier billing guidelines

Job description

The Dallas office of WSHB, a national civil litigation defense firm, is looking for senior counsel applicants with at least 4-8 years of experience for its expanding general liability group. You must be licensed in Texas- no exceptions.

As the ‘go to’ litigation firm for dozens of domestic and international insurance carriers, as well as many large private clients, WSHB attorneys handle a wide-spectrum of matters. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and an inclusive atmosphere, WSHB provides attorneys a flexible work from home policy and the opportunity to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices as well as across a variety of practice areas. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. Experience in insurance defense litigation and general familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence that offer the flexibility and casualness of the modern legal practice.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program