Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, seeks a skilled Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney focusing on insurance coverage matters. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of general commercial litigation experience, preferably with previous exposure to insurance coverage cases. Strong academic credentials and exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Handle a caseload with a heavy emphasis on insurance coverage matters.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of general commercial litigation experience.
• Previous experience in insurance coverage cases is preferred.
• Federal or state court clerkships or public sector experience with significant courtroom exposure will be considered.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.