Senior Attorney- Premise Liability

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Senior Attorney- Premise Liability

Dallas, TX
Posted today

About the job

A top law firm seeks a senior insurance coverage attorney with 10+ years' experience in litigation, policy analysis, and advising insurers. Must be admitted in Texas and capable of managing cases independently in a leadership role.

Requirements

  • 10+ years insurance coverage experience
  • Strong litigation background
  • Legal writing and analytical skills
  • Leadership and case management
  • Willing to travel

Qualifications

  • Admitted to Texas bar
  • Experience in bad faith claims
  • Excellent organizational skills

Full job description

A globally recognized law firm is seeking a senior-level insurance coverage attorney with extensive experience handling complex coverage disputes. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, independent attorney who thrives in a leadership capacity and has deep experience advising insurers on sophisticated litigation matters, including bad faith and business interruption claims. Candidates must be admitted in Texas.


Senior Attorney Responsibilities:

  • Analyze first- and third-party insurance policies and provide strategic coverage advice to insurer clients
  • Lead and support litigation in federal and state courts, including declaratory judgment actions and policyholder disputes
  • Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and mediation statements
  • Manage communications with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and courts
  • Oversee discovery processes, including drafting requests, managing productions, and reviewing large document sets
  • Conduct and defend depositions, participate in hearings and mediations, and manage expert involvement

Senior Attorney Requirements:

  • Admission to the Texas bar with 10+ years of relevant insurance coverage experience
  • Strong background in insurance coverage litigation (bad faith and business interruption experience preferred)
  • Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to independently manage cases and take on leadership responsibilities
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Senior Attorney Benefits:

  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus potential (up to 35%)
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including annual wellness stipend
  • Generous paid parental leave and retirement benefits with immediate vesting
  • Ongoing mentorship, training, and global career development opportunities


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