- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
Requirements
- 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED
- 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
- Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization
- Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
- Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in litigation, particularly in insurance defense and personal injury, with a strong ability to prepare legal documents and render opinions. Proficient in conflict resolution, organization, and maintaining compliance with legal standards and continuing education requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Litigation Experience
- Juris Doctor Degree
- Texas Bar Admission
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Pleadings Preparation
- Motions Handling
- Discovery Management
- Trial Defense
- Opinion Rendering
- Document Drafting
Soft Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Clear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
- Licensed to Practice Law in Texas
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Industry Keywords
- Insurance Litigation
- Personal Injury Law
- Legal Opinions
- Depositions
- Examinations Under Oath