Client Legal Services Attorney

Role Overview

• Analyze complex legal factual issues while conducting extensive and well reasoned legal research.
• Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients for auto and general liability cases from inception through trial;
• Handle all aspects of case management, discovery, trial preparation from inception through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provide effective and timely information, legal advice, and other services.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Participate in claims file reviews;
• Provide advice and training to the claim partners and clients.
• Work closely with the claim department to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and negotiate settlements.
• Stay current on Texas Insurance Laws, advising internal teams, and independently participate in mediation, depositions, arbitration, trials, and settlement discussions to protect the company’s interests.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
• Integrate legal support staff into the case handling process;
• Create and maintain software documentation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of Texas is required.
• 1+ years of experience handling bodily injury claims with proven trial expertise.
• First chair jury trial experience in negligence cases is preferred.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and prioritize effectively.
• Previous experience handling personal injury litigation from inception to trial is preferred.
• Legal research and motion practice expertise.
• Positive minded and collaborative team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with stowers and bad faith litigation.
• Google Office proficiency and LexisNexis experience is a plus.