What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - First Party Property position at Woolsey Morcom Attorneys At Law?
Woolsey Morcom is uniquely positioned to provide our clients with the excellence associated with a large law firm, higher end outcomes, and the litigation skills of long-time trial lawyers. Our team prides itself in offering unparalleled client service and is committed to helping clients reach the ultimate and justified legal outcome.
Woolsey Morcom is looking to add to our firm’s fast growing first-party property practice. We are currently seeking an attorney with a minimum of 2 years experience in handling first-party property litigation to lead our expansion into the great state of Texas.
Compensation package TBD based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Navigating Texas' pre-suit requirements
- Prepare various types of motions, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence.
- Respond to Discovery Requests, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories; prepare policyholder’s discovery requests; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel.
- Taking and defending depositions
- Coordinating with expert witnesses, including general contractors and engineers
- Attending mediation
Qualification
- The successful candidate will have 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation / first party property litigation experience (plaintiffs or defense) on Texas cases
- Must be an active member in good standing with the Texas Bar
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail oriented
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment
This is a fully remote position that will be collectively working with our legal and support staff in our main Ponte Vedra, FL office. Occasional travel required throughout Texas. To be considered, please apply with a resume.
Woolsey Morcom offers a competitive salary and bonus structure along with a comprehensive benefits package for attorneys including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Woolsey Morcom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type:
- Full-time Remote
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance ($25k)
- Paid Time Off
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in first-party property litigation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- first-party property: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Required)
Location:
- Texas (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000