Litigation Counsel

Position: Litigation Counsel

Integrity Company: Integrity, LLC

Location: Dallas, Texas

Position Summary

Integrity is seeking a skilled Litigation Counsel to join our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on managing and resolving legal disputes efficiently and effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Oversee all aspects of litigation involving the company, including pre-litigation disputes, active cases, mediations, and appeals. Manage outside counsel as needed

• Legal Strategy Development: Analyze and evaluate legal issues, develop and implement case strategies, all to minimize risk and achieve favorable outcomes in litigation matters

• Drafting: Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, as well as work with the business to gather responsive information and documents in response to discovery

• Insurance Claims: Work with insurance broker and carriers to submit notice of claims, and keep the carriers updated on litigation

• Risk Assessment: Provide risk assessment and advice to internal stakeholders regarding potential litigation, updates on active litigation, and dispute resolution strategies

• Outside Counsel Spend: Review, audit, and track outside counsel invoices

• Monitoring Trends: Stay updated on relevant legal developments, industry trends, and changes in laws that may impact the company

Required Competencies

• Experience handling all aspects of litigation in a diverse array of legal areas, including commercial, employment, etc.

• Thorough knowledge of litigation processes in both state and federal courts, including a strong understanding of civil procedures, rules of evidence, and litigation best practices

• Proven ability to manage complex litigation matters and work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods

• Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills, and the ability to identify, initiate and conclude strategic objectives in a collaborative, team-based “no ego” environment

• Ability to establish productive, trusting working relationships with individuals and teams both inside and outside the organization

• Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels

• Orientation towards process improvement, growth and best in class people, process and technology solutions

• Passion for service and a desire to invest in employees

• Ability to manage budget/cost center

• Excellent time management given high demand on time

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active bar membership in good standing in Texas

• 5-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm with hands-on experience

About Integrity

Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.

Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.

Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.