Senior Counsel

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Unlimited PTO

Flexible remote work policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Dallas seeks senior counsel with 4–8 years of experience for its expanding general liability group. You must be licensed in Texas.

As a leading litigation firm for domestic and international carriers and major private clients, WSHB handles a broad array of matters with a flexible work from home policy and cross-office collaboration. Strong research and writing skills are essential; insurance defense experience and carrier billing knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in insurance defense litigation and carrier billing guidelines.
• Excellent research and writing skills are required.
• Licensed to practice in Texas; 4–8 years of senior counsel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from investigations to trial presentation.
• Manage rapid response investigations following catastrophic losses, case evaluation, and reporting.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, and strategic planning to meet client objectives.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Texas Bar License

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