Staff Trial Attorney

*Now Hiring!!! 11900 N 26TH ST, STE 200, McAllen, TX 78504*

We are seeking a Staff Attorney to become a part of our team!

*General Duties:*

* Staff Counsel trial Attorney job duties include defending company-insured clients or the organization itself in civil litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury cases.
* Manage full caseloads from discovery through trial.
* Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents; conduct legal research and handle expert witness retention.
* Develop litigation strategies, conduct settlement negotiations, and report case progress to claims associates and clients.
* Represent clients and the company in court proceedings, including trials, hearings, and mediations.

*Qualifications for this position:*

* Active license to Practice law in the state of Texas
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
* Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense litigation.
* Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

*Skills necessary for this position:*

* Superior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct
* Substantial experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
* Comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and strong knowledge of the litigation environment in Texas

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In-Person

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person