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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation and insurance defense, with a strong ability to prepare legal documents, conduct depositions, and provide legal opinions. Maintains compliance with Texas Bar requirements and excels in professional communication and organization.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Litigation ExperienceInsurance Defense Litigation ExperienceJuris Doctor DegreeAdmission To The Texas BarContinuing Legal Education (CLE) Requirements
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchLegal Brief PreparationPleadings PreparationMotions PreparationDiscovery HandlingTrial DefenseDeposition HandlingConflict ResolutionLiability OpinionsDamages Valuation
Soft Skills
Strong OrganizationPriority-SettingMultitaskingProfessional CommunicationClear Written Documentation
Industry Keywords
First-Party Insurance DefenseTexas CourtsExaminations Under OathClaims DepartmentLegal Opinions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Handle depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath
- Defend assigned matters by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury
- Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
- Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
- Must be able to travel as required, including to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
- Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner
- Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution
- Strong organization, priority-setting, and multitasking skills
- Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience
- Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone, and written correspondence/email
Benefits
Comp & perks- Personalized development programs
- Mentorship
- Certification assistance
- Competitive pay
- Benefits
- Flexibility to support well-being and future
- Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success