Research and Writing Attorney - Insurance Defense
- $140,000 - $160,000
- Dallas, TX
Unique role for a smaller firm in growth mode with the Dallas office.
A bit about us:
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Research and Writing Attorney to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills and have a thorough understanding of insurance defense litigation. This role focuses on supporting trial attorneys by drafting high-quality legal documents, developing case strategies, and ensuring procedural compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Research:
o Conduct thorough and efficient legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law.
o Analyze and synthesize case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources to support case strategies.
2. Legal Writing:
o Draft clear, concise, and persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
o Prepare responses to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.
o Tailor writing to various audiences, including judges, clients, and colleagues.
3. Strategic Support:
o Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop and refine case strategies.
o Provide detailed analysis of legal issues and potential outcomes.
o Anticipate opposing counsel’s arguments and prepare counterarguments.
4. Procedural Compliance:
o Ensure all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.
o Stay current with changes in procedural and substantive law relevant to insurance defense.
5. Client Interaction:
o Assist in preparing reports and updates to clients regarding case status and strategy.
o Support client meetings by providing clear and concise summaries of legal issues.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Legal Research:
o Conduct thorough and efficient legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law.
o Analyze and synthesize case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources to support case strategies.
2. Legal Writing:
o Draft clear, concise, and persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
o Prepare responses to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.
o Tailor writing to various audiences, including judges, clients, and colleagues.
3. Strategic Support:
o Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop and refine case strategies.
o Provide detailed analysis of legal issues and potential outcomes.
o Anticipate opposing counsel’s arguments and prepare counterarguments.
4. Procedural Compliance:
o Ensure all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.
o Stay current with changes in procedural and substantive law relevant to insurance defense.
5. Client Interaction:
o Assist in preparing reports and updates to clients regarding case status and strategy.
o Support client meetings by providing clear and concise summaries of legal issues.
Why join us?
Hybrid and Remote options
100% Paid Health Insurance
Growth focused and career minded firm
100% Paid Health Insurance
Growth focused and career minded firm
Job Details
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Texas
- 5+ years of legal research and writing experience, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation.
- Strong knowledge of insurance policies, coverage issues, and claims-handling practices.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
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.