Staff Counsel
Next Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $159,000 - $215,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Founding the Office: collaborate with legal and claims to establish and operationalize the new Texas staff counsel office, including developing processes, selecting and implementing technology, and aligning office objectives with the broader company strategy.
- Independent Caseload Management: Handle all phases of litigation for assigned cases, from initial investigation to trial and post-trial activities.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process automation, workflow enhancements and efficient digital case management consistent with Next’s digital-first approach.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, standing in additional jurisdictions preferred.
- Minimum 5-9 years of proven trial attorney experience preferably within Insurance defense litigation or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a significant case load independently and effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of Texas law and civil procedure, particularly as it relates to personal injury, general liability and commercial auto cases.
- Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in legal case management software, e-discovery tools and remote collaboration technologies.
- Strong business acumen and an “ownership mentality,” with the ability to capitalize on advancing technology and efficiency.
Benefits
- partially subsidized medical plan
- fully subsidized vision/dental options
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k)
- flexible paid time off
- parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigationlegal researchwritingnegotiationanalytical skillscase load managementprocess automationworkflow enhancementsTexas lawcivil procedure
Soft skills
business acumenownership mentalitycollaborationindependenceadaptabilityefficiency
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)State Bar of Texas membership