Legal Counsel

. Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts
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
Conduct and handle depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable

What you’ll need

7+ years of litigation experience in 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
Must meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
Must be able to travel as required, including to 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, and demonstrate strong organization, priority-setting, and multitasking skills
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Preferred: Civil litigation experience
Preferred: Insurance defense-related litigation experience
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone, and through written correspondence/email

Comp & perks