Confidential Search Solutions (CSS) is partnering with a leading national financial services and insurance organization to identify experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorneys located in or near Dallas, Plano, and San Antonio, Texas. This long-term contract opportunity offers the chance to join a sophisticated in-house legal team responsible for overseeing complex property damage, insurance coverage, hail and wind, and bad faith litigation matters. The organization prefers attorneys who can maintain a regular office presence in one of these markets while working in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of residential property damage, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation matters.
- Provide strategic oversight and direction to outside counsel throughout all phases of litigation.
- Review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, expert reports, litigation assessments, and settlement recommendations.
- Prepare and support corporate representatives for depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
- Collaborate with claims professionals, business leaders, and legal stakeholders to develop effective litigation and resolution strategies.
- Evaluate legal and financial risk exposure and provide recommendations regarding settlement, mediation, and trial strategy.
- Monitor case activity, legal spend, budgets, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting regarding litigation developments and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active attorney license in good standing.
- Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
- Strong analytical, legal research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
Preferred Experience
- Insurance Defense Litigation
- First-Party Property Claims
- Property Damage Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Analysis
- Bad Faith Litigation
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Product Liability Defense
- Mediation and Settlement Negotiations
- Deposition Preparation and Witness Management
- Civil Trial Experience
- Experience directing and managing outside counsel
Position Highlights
- Long-term contract engagement with anticipated duration of 12–24 months.
- Ideal Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day remote;but flexibile
- Caseload of approximately 65–95 active matters.
- Primary focus on Texas litigation with potential exposure to matters in other jurisdictions.
- Opportunity to work directly with an experienced in-house legal team and key business stakeholders.
- Meaningful involvement in litigation strategy, risk assessment, and case resolution.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This engagement offers attorneys the opportunity to gain valuable in-house experience while working on a sophisticated litigation portfolio for a highly respected national organization. Attorneys will collaborate with experienced legal professionals, influence litigation strategy, and play a key role in managing complex insurance defense matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Company Description
About us: Confidential Search Solutions ("CSS") is a full-service equal opportunity employment consulting and legal staffing firm. Headquartered in San Antonio and is one of the premiere executive searches and recruiting firms nationwide. We specialize in helping high performance companies and law firms identify, recruit, and train top talent for their growing organizations. We offer direct hire, contract, and temporary staffing services. For more information about us, visit our website at www.ConfidentialSS.com