Insurance Defense Attorney
- $115,000 - $140,000
- Austin, TX +1
Great Regional Firm!
A bit about us:
Our client is an extremely well known regional defense firm with offices throughout Texas.
Why join us?
401K
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Match
Bonus Pay
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Match
Bonus Pay
PTO
Job Details
Responsibilities
1. Handling a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (defect) matters.
2. Engaging in legal research, drafting legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions, managing discovery, and appearing in court.
3. Taking and defending depositions of parties and experts.
4. Representing the interests of the insurer and the insured in defending claims of personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death.
5. Providing legal representation to clients before courts, arbitration panels, or administrative bodies.
6. Advising clients on business and legal transactions, claim liability, advisability of defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Qualifications
1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, preferably within the construction industry.
4. Proven experience in legal research, drafting legal documents, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom experience.
5. Strong knowledge of product liability and construction law.
6. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases.
1. Handling a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (defect) matters.
2. Engaging in legal research, drafting legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions, managing discovery, and appearing in court.
3. Taking and defending depositions of parties and experts.
4. Representing the interests of the insurer and the insured in defending claims of personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death.
5. Providing legal representation to clients before courts, arbitration panels, or administrative bodies.
6. Advising clients on business and legal transactions, claim liability, advisability of defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Qualifications
1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, preferably within the construction industry.
4. Proven experience in legal research, drafting legal documents, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom experience.
5. Strong knowledge of product liability and construction law.
6. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.