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Job Description
Job Description
Dallas firm seeking RW Attorney - Insurance Defense matters
This Jobot Job is hosted by : Kris Leishman
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Salary : $140,000 - $160,000 per year
A bit about us :
Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled Research and Writing Attorney to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills and have a thorough understanding of insurance defense litigation. This role focuses on supporting trial attorneys by drafting high-quality legal documents, developing case strategies, and ensuring procedural compliance.
Key Responsibilities :
1.Legal Research :
oConduct thorough and efficient legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law.
oAnalyze and synthesize case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources to support case strategies.
2.Legal Writing :
oDraft clear, concise, and persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
oPrepare responses to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.
oTailor writing to various audiences, including judges, clients, and colleagues.
3.Strategic Support :
oCollaborate with trial attorneys to develop and refine case strategies.
oProvide detailed analysis of legal issues and potential outcomes.
oAnticipate opposing counsel’s arguments and prepare counterarguments.
4.Procedural Compliance :
oEnsure all filings comply with court rules and deadlines.
oStay current with changes in procedural and substantive law relevant to insurance defense.
5.Client Interaction :
oAssist in preparing reports and updates to clients regarding case status and strategy.
oSupport client meetings by providing clear and concise summaries of legal issues.
Why join us?
Hybrid and Remote options
100% Paid Health Insurance
Growth focused and career minded firm
Job Details
Qualifications :
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Texas
- 5 years of legal research and writing experience, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation.
- Strong knowledge of insurance policies, coverage issues, and claims-handling practices.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
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Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
